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Farthing (Hardcover)

by Jo Walton (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Tor Classics (8 Aug 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0765314215
  • ISBN-13: 978-0765314215
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 693,576 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A competent whodunnit. Don't believe those who tell you it's scifi., 28 Jun 2008
By D. R. Cantrell (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This is apparently a science fiction book. I mean, it must be, it's been nominated for the Nebula and all! And it's published by Tor! Of course it's sci-fi! Well, no, it's not. While it does use the common sci-fi trope of being set in an alternate history (and a rather pedestrian one at that - peace between Britain and Germany in 1941) the story itself is just a country-house detective mystery, with political meddling. A fairly competently executed one too. While it's obvious from the start whodunnit (or at least oneofwhodunnit) the whydunnit isn't clear at first, and it's fun to see the investigation flail around a bit. On the other hand, the characters are a bit two-dimensional and stereotyped. Stupid aristocrats. Nasty aristocrats. Good copper with a hidden past. Nasty Nazis. And the Jewish hero is, of course, a banker. In summary, worth reading, but wait for the paperback. The book is apparently the first in a trilogy, I'll give the second installment a try.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent crime book in the genre of Fatherland, 22 May 2008
By T. A. Sinclair (London) - See all my reviews
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Set in an alternate world where the UK made peace with Hitler rather than defeated him, this book isn't starting with a particularly original premise, but still manages to craft an engaging and thought-provoking story out of an idea we have all heard before. The detail is faultless, the characterisation very strong, and if you're a fan of TV shows such as Foyles War or books by Agatha Christie I'd really recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely Executed, 18 Feb 2009
By Mrs. K. A. Wheatley "katywheatley" (Leicester, UK) - See all my reviews
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This has all the trademarks of a classic Agatha Christie style murder mystery. It is beautifully recreated in terms of historical setting, dialogue and characterisation and has the interesting twist of being set in a parallel world to ours.

in this world Hitler has taken over most of Europe, Jews are being eradicated ruthlessly and England is a fragile safe haven where a political accord between the UK and Hitler is in place.

Dark forces stir when a murder occurs amongst the top ranking politicians of the day and the balance of power starts to tip towards fascism and a totalitarian state.

Entertaining, well written and compelling this is the first of a trilogy and I will definitely be reading the next one.
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