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Colonisation : Second Contact (Paperback)

by Harry Turtledove (Author)
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  • Paperback: 704 pages
  • Publisher: New English Library; New Ed edition (20 Jan 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340751444
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340751442
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.2 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 425,580 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Alternative history is Harry Turtledove's recurring SF theme, and in Colonisation: Aftershocks he continues to build on the "Worldwar" tetralogy that began with the high concept of alien invasion changing the course of World War II.

The "Colonisation" sequence takes up the story in the 1960s, with the frustrated alien Lizards' conquest forces still struggling for control of Earth as their civilian colony ships arrive. By book 3, Aftershocks, the Greater German Reich has finally been nuked to a standstill, Chinese Maoists still revolt against Lizard rule, Japan has atomic weapons, the Soviets are playing devious games under President Molotov, and the US has gained a foothold in space.

There's a soap-operatic tangle of plot strands, with established characters both human and alien meeting in ever-changing combinations, much blackmail and smuggling of ginger (to Lizards, a powerfully addictive drug), and flashes of everyday job-hunting, friendship and romance. Big questions loom: which country attacked the colony ships and must pay heavily for it? Where is the one nuclear weapon captured by Jews 20 years ago? Will the Lizards cut their losses by reducing Earth to radioactive wasteland? And just what is the US doing so secretly in the asteroid belt?

Little jokes appear amid the suspense--for example, the Warren Commission has nothing to do with Kennedy's assassination but is a Lizard team investigating the shocking actions of this world's US President Warren. The ironies grow less striking as we move further from real-world history, but it's a solidly enjoyable SF read. Further sequels are expected. --David Langford --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

BOOKLIST (about THE GREAT WAR)
'Engrossing ... definitely the work of one of alternate history's authentic modern masters ... totally fascinating'

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Still good, but more of the same., 7 Dec 2001
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This review is from: Colonisation: Aftershocks Bk.3 (Paperback)
This is now book seven of the series and the third Colonisation book, and I feel starting to show its age.

The story will be familiar to any of you who have read any of the other books. The Race still want to control earth and still always seem to be one step behind. How that is as the human leaders still seem to be more interested in getting each other in trouble and looking after there own interests as opposed to joining together to save earth, is a bit of a puzzle. So overall a bit like books 1 to 6, just a matter of wondering who will get the best of who.

There are though a few new twists, we get the full story of the German/Race war at the end of the last book, find out more about the American space ship, have the Race wondering should they destroy earth so as to protect the Race.

These and the stories of the individuals are what keeps the book going. On the whole though a very good series that I feel should soon be brought to an end as it now seems to be past its best.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well wriiten ending with a opening for another set of sequel, 2 Jul 2001
This review is from: Colonisation: Aftershocks Bk. 3 (Colonization) (Hardcover)
The final chapter in this series of books. But left with a tantilizing ending. Hopefully meaning that Mr Turtledove will continue it further.

He continues his flitting between characters (a turtledove trademark) and the story is well written and engaging but you have to read the first two in the trilogy.

I would rate the whole Colonisation Series highly. I would say it is just as good as the original World War Series.

If you like turtledove you will love this set.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep it up Harry!!!!, 20 Dec 2000
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This review is from: Colonisation: Down to Earth Bk. 2 (Colonisation 2) (Paperback)
The series just gets better and better. Turtledove uses the stories of many 'small' people which keeps the overall feeling of the book very personal, but through this, manages to show us the big sweeping picture of the excellent plot. You find yourself getting more and more involved with each and every character, anticipating the next installment of each. You could not do better than to read the World War/Colonisation series!
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