Book review: Ring of fire 1-3
Nov. 13th, 2021 11:10 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
archiesfrogI've been reading and rereading more published books again lately. The most recent re read as been starting again on Eric Flint et al.'s Ring of Fire series. I've read a lot of it before, but wandered away from it at some point when I could no longer keep track of the massive cast of characters or incredibly confusing politics of alternate universe Europe.
Still, I recalled the first few books fondly, and so far they still stand up to re reading.
Yes, the characters can be a little clunky. The focus is very plot driven at times, with a lot of political calculation. But Flint still has room for impulsive characters making in character but at times frustrating decisions, and I like that.
I suspect I'll be running into the 'this universe is too large' problem - especially if I dive into the Grantville Gazettes - so this is, as much as a review, a reminder to myself that the first three books hold up.
Still, I recalled the first few books fondly, and so far they still stand up to re reading.
Yes, the characters can be a little clunky. The focus is very plot driven at times, with a lot of political calculation. But Flint still has room for impulsive characters making in character but at times frustrating decisions, and I like that.
I suspect I'll be running into the 'this universe is too large' problem - especially if I dive into the Grantville Gazettes - so this is, as much as a review, a reminder to myself that the first three books hold up.
