The Oregon Rebellion

Rating:
Summary: The last novel of an extroardinary writer
Review: I love reading fiction that incorporates up-to-date information about technological advances. For example: electrogravitics; mental states created by magnetic induction; and miniature, insect-like flying machines of which there are already working models.

Ross gives the reader a glimpse into the future. His books are "futur-orical" novels. What you read about is likely to show up in the media sooner or later.

The places too are real. If you'd like to sip a bit of Oregon, Ross provides an entertaining tasting room to enjoy it in.

I also enjoyed Ross's previous books, Engels Extension and Project BTB.

Rating:
Summary: "Futur-orical" Novel
Review: I love reading fiction that incorporates up-to-date information about technological advances. For example: electrogravitics; mental states created by magnetic induction; and miniature, insect-like flying machines of which there are already working models.

Ross gives the reader a glimpse into the future. His books are "futur-orical" novels. What you read about is likely to show up in the media sooner or later.

The places too are real. If you'd like to sip a bit of Oregon, Ross provides an entertaining tasting room to enjoy it in.

I also enjoyed Ross's previous books, Engels Extension and Project BTB.

Rating:
Summary: The last novel of an extroardinary writer
Review: This novel is the last published by Mr. Ross, who unexpectedly died in April 2003. While the story features many futuristic technological ideas and products, it continues the broader theme of his earlier novels Engels Extension, and BTB (his only published e-book) in honoring the spirit of individualism and ornery resistance to statism. And while set in Oregon (Ross's home state), it could easily be located anywhere so this is not just for Northwesterners. I was a personal friend of Ross since the early 1970s, and among his many talents and avocations, I think he most wanted to become a successful novelist. I think this novel accomplished that goal, even though he was working on several others. I do recommend reading his first novel (Engels Extension) prior to this one, but it isn't necessary to get thoroughly transported into his world of intrigue and inventiveness.

Rating:
Summary: The Oregon Rebellion
Review: What does the future hold for America? Many have conjectured with
predictable, unlikely speculations. E.G. Ross tackles this question
with verve and imagination, while holding to a plausible story line
that engages the reader. There is no lack of action, intrigue and
subplots to keep a mentally sharp bibliophile happy. Yet there is
more here. One finds a basic questioning of current trends in the
role that government plays in our lives, and a believable projection of
how this might effect us in the near future. The importance of
individual responsibility and freedom is one theme of this thoughtful
novel. Readers will also enjoy the fast pace and technology that add
zest to this excellent adventure.


Rating:
Summary: The Oregon Rebellion
Review: What does the future hold for America? Many have conjectured with
predictable, unlikely speculations. E.G. Ross tackles this question
with verve and imagination, while holding to a plausible story line
that engages the reader. There is no lack of action, intrigue and
subplots to keep a mentally sharp bibliophile happy. Yet there is
more here. One finds a basic questioning of current trends in the
role that government plays in our lives, and a believable projection of
how this might effect us in the near future. The importance of
individual responsibility and freedom is one theme of this thoughtful
novel. Readers will also enjoy the fast pace and technology that add
zest to this excellent adventure.