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1633

By: Eric Flint,David Weber
Narrated by: George Guidall
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New York Times best-selling author Eric Flint’s 1632 presented listeners with a fascinating alternate history of the Thirty Years’ War, through the eyes of a West Virginia community tossed back in time to 17th-century Germany. Here, Flint teams up with acclaimed science fiction author David Weber to continue his epic tale. In 1633, the West Virginians attempt to use their modern-day knowledge to build a resistance against the forces of France, Spain, and England.

©2003 David Weber and Eric Flint (P)2012 Recorded Books

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Audible Get the Rest of This Series Online!

I really have gotten hooked on following the storylines of these characters. The first two books have been great. I really enjoy the mixing in of historical events and the interaction that Flint and his co-writers create between these famous historical figures and the Grantville "Uptimers". I am having to READ the next book 1634 since I can't get it on audible :-(. Please get the rest of this series online ASAP.

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Big Mistake

I made a big mistake when I bought this (it was on sale) before listening to the first book in this series, "1632." That book was only so-so and if I'd listened to it first, I would NOT have purchased this one.

This one, "1633," was mind-numbingly dull most of the time. I enjoyed listening to about 10% of it (primarily the action scenes). The rest was torture because I was NOT interested in the boring descriptions and LONG, dull conversations. I almost quit MANY times, but then something briefly interesting would happen and I (foolishly) kept slogging on.

I do NOT recommend this for anyone who is not fascinated by 17th Century European politics, military tactics, religions, culture and philosophy. If you're not a fan of the history, much of what is discussed will be of zero interest to you.

Much of the "story" is actually thinly disguised lectures by the author about how society and politics SHOULD be.

The plot was lacking, as well. Minor spoiler example: the Americans have an expert sniper. They had no problem in "1632" having her shoot enemy officers & leaders. Yet they ignore the obvious solution to virtually all of the problems they're facing in "1633" -- have her assassinate Cardinal Richelieu. It would be ridiculously easy, and save countless lives.

The narration was excellent, but this was the worst story I've listened to.

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BUY "1632" Then Buy "1633" UNBELIEVABLY Good

Vince Flynn is my favorite author.
These to guys are my number two and three.
I am now in desperate need of the next novel.
Wonderfully written, great audio performance, ( I would listen to George Guidall narrate the directions on a bottle of soap).
Just buy, you will love these books.


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When is the next book coming out????

The book is really good and i know you will like it.

But since there are many more books in the series already out, i dont see the reason why we have to wait so long for the next books, it has been months. Audible really needs a way to update us on target dates for these books.

Since audible is owned by Amazon, I see no reason why they cant link audible books to the reviews to the books in Amazon. This would really help where there are few or no reviews here. It would also give us an idea about the number and order of the books in a series. I've mentioned this a couple years ago and there appears to be little action. I apologize to all of you expecting a book review, I just felt like venting a little to audible. hope they read these reviews.

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Slow!,

Is there anything you would change about this book?

This book has an interesting, yet confusing, start. The premise is kind of fun, but my goodness is it slow moving. While I love good character development, this goes overboard!
You need to be very patient, and you may not be standing by the end (that is if you make it).

Would you ever listen to anything by Eric Flint and David Weber again?

I really like Weber, and will continue to read his stuff. This is not altogether unheard of for him. His books tend to be long with some overdeveloped characters.

Would you listen to another book narrated by George Guidall?

Yes

Was 1633 worth the listening time?

No

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plodding

Plot plods along, reading like an authors back story. Minimal social interaction. Hopefully the next book is better.

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Confusion

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The story was disjointed and confusing ,perhaps if I had the book in hard copy I could easily refer to the story and characters and keep things in order

What was most disappointing about Eric Flint and David Weber ’s story?

Loss of characters and no easy way to return to find them

Would you listen to another book narrated by George Guidall?

Yes George is a fine narrator and does well with the story. I am going listen to the book again in couple of weeks , I will pay very close attention to the story hopefully it will be better the second time around

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

confusion and disapointment

Any additional comments?

Hopefully this makes sense to some one
Regards Ken Arndt

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First Novel sets an Expectation - This Does NOT

1633 sees a major disparity in the personalities and actions of the characters from the original novel.

Everyone seems very concerned with liberating the medieval population. I wouldn't have gone this way and find it unacceptable to see the characters all shift toward this 'spread the gospel of socialism' angle. Consider the modern knowledge of the destruction of the planet.... These confused modern personnel are going to speed up the strip mining of the planet to empower the existing monarchical power structure to industry. It is garbage. If the author wants to tear it up, at least align the personalities to tear up history in a uniform manner.

The history is fantastic and the writing is good, but the characters divergence toward what I can only feel is Communist methodologies doesn't sit well with me. They are from the US South! Predominantly conservative by demographics....

Loved the first novel. Can't sit through this anymore.

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great concept, but...

SO much time is spent listening to the characters debate logistical issues that the story and characters get lost in the minutiae

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Disappointing follow up.

Where does 1633 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Middle of the road, which is disappointing when compared to the first book of the series.

If you’ve listened to books by Eric Flint and David Weber before, how does this one compare?

A very poor follow up to 1632, which to me was one of the best audiobooks I've listened to.

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