Has anyone else read this series? It falls into the 'historical fiction' category and while somewhat unbelievable (one person did not domesticate horses, invent the sewing needle, discover how to use certain stones to create fire, etc) there is a lot of decent 'primitive' knowledge to at lest give you ideas about what you can/should do when all your 'new' technology fails.
I read it back in the 80's and enjoyed it at the time but I think I might look at it with an different eye 25 yrs later. I might see things now that I didn't see at the time. Maybe its time for a re-read
If you get the chance try to read the entire series (well the ones that are out...still waiting on the last book). Each book seems to have just a bit more info than the last.
That's when I read them too, RH..... And have been looking for something interesting to read.....or reread...
I have read the series and enjoyed it. Like originally said, slightly unbelievable, but a good story in all. Has anyone read SM Sterling's book: Dies the Fire?
If you like this series you should check out " People of the..." series, written by Michael & Kathleen Gear. Although fictional they are extremely accurate as the Gears are both professional archaeologists and incorporate much of their expertise into their writing. Each book is titled People of the River, People of the wolf, etc. There are currently 13 novels in the series with two more scheduled for release this spring. I personally appreciate there detail in healing plants and natural medicine's.
I think the series was meant to be entertaining, not factual, while incorporating thousand of years of developement into a few characters. I enjoyed the heck out of the series, personally.
I read and throughly enjoyed the first one, but could never quite track down the others. I'll keep my eyes peeled though, definitely a good read if the first is anything to go by.
