End of the Beginning (Pearl Harbor) | 
 enlarge | Author: Harry Turtledove
Publisher: Roc
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 45015
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 0451460782
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780451460783
ASIN: 0451460782
Publication Date: August 1, 2006
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Condition: Unread overstock copy, light shelf wear to covers from storage, overall is in great shape.
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Product Description
The alternate history master and author of Days of Infamy brings his Pearl Harbor epic to a dramatic conclusion.
In this alternate history of World War II, the Japanese follow up their Pearl Harbor attack with the successful occupation of Hawaii, and America is marshalling its military forces-from east coast to west-to reclaim the islands from the enemy.
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 Snapshot In Time July 1, 2008
Just a snapshot in time for the characters. Left saying, "Okay, now what?". Happy trash reading in that fun to read, ponder someone else's "what if", but not as engrossing as other happy trash reading, "Cardinal of the Kremlin", "The Firm", etc. BTW, no offense meant with "happy trash". Have heard it called "beach reading" or "brain candy" also.
For what little it is worth, has been my same impression of the three other Turtledove books I've read. But note what I say there "three other" as the author must have enough of a draw for me to come back to.
Bottom line: many other books I would have rather read in "End of the Beginning"'s place but so many other books that I would read after "End of the Beginning".
 Excellent conclusion to his "what if" of Hawaii invaded after Pearl Harbor sneak attack January 19, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Excellent conclusion to his "what if" of Hawaii invaded after Pearl Harbor sneak attack
I am a big Turtledove fan, having read just about every book he has published, and this sequel is another jewel in his writing crown. I found myself turning each page in anticipation of what would happen next. The same characters that you loved from "Days of Infamy" are back and each takes a different road to a perhaps inevitable conclusion.
Yes, Turtledove does tend to repeat himself at times. A perfect example being Joe Crosetti's repeated discussions of the landing process on a carrier and his intentions to "obey the wigwag flag man no matter what", but it is a small price to pay for what reads as a great examination of Americas attempt to re-capture the lost Hawaiian islands after the Japanese invaded after attacking Pearl Harbor.
The ending is somewhat predictable and if you do not see the outcome for Jiro ( the Elder Japanese Fisherman) coming from a mile away you should not call yourself a history buff. Overall, a great book that kept my interest and really showed a more detailed glimpse of the characters from the first book.
A must get book!
Sam Hendricks, author of "Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football".
Banzai April 27, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you enjoy ww2 alternate history you won't be disappointed. My only complaint is that it should have been a trilogy
Turtledove April 4, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
One of Harry's latest and, to me, most interesting series. It's much more believable to me because it could have happened as it does in this book and its prior, companion volume. Very interesting and enjoyable.
End of the beginning March 21, 2007
Great book. The writer stays away from the horrors that the enemy would have done with the civilian population if the islands had been occupied. Sadly so much of the other would have been done and did happen in the real world. All in all, a really great book. thank you!
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