So, Sam's been trying to get me to read this series by S. M. Stirling and so he handed me the first book in the series called Dies the Fire last night.
On page three I found myself immediately hating a main character. By page six, I handed the book back and said, "Nope, not my thing."
First of all, the concept is intriguing and presented rather well. There's this "event" that happens and causes The Change all over the planet where suddenly everything on the planet that uses electricity, batteries, or fire to operate, stops working. Combustion engines no longer function, battery powered devices might as well be paperweights, etc. Pretty much the entire world is thrust into the dark ages in the span of less than a minute.
Like I said, it seems really interesting, but I can't get past two things.
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And yes, I realize most of you will say I'm being silly and unreasonable, that I didn't give the book enough of a chance, but I will point out that it's a matter of personal taste and while other people might find this book and its sequels amazing, I couldn't. I also can't stand rye bread, think Pulp Fiction is somewhat overrated, and while I think they made some pretty great music, I don't quite get why the Beatles are as popular as they are. (I better hope Sam's dad never reads that.)
On page three I found myself immediately hating a main character. By page six, I handed the book back and said, "Nope, not my thing."
First of all, the concept is intriguing and presented rather well. There's this "event" that happens and causes The Change all over the planet where suddenly everything on the planet that uses electricity, batteries, or fire to operate, stops working. Combustion engines no longer function, battery powered devices might as well be paperweights, etc. Pretty much the entire world is thrust into the dark ages in the span of less than a minute.
Like I said, it seems really interesting, but I can't get past two things.
And yes, I realize most of you will say I'm being silly and unreasonable, that I didn't give the book enough of a chance, but I will point out that it's a matter of personal taste and while other people might find this book and its sequels amazing, I couldn't. I also can't stand rye bread, think Pulp Fiction is somewhat overrated, and while I think they made some pretty great music, I don't quite get why the Beatles are as popular as they are. (I better hope Sam's dad never reads that.)