Rating: Summary: Light and Fun Review: What if a band of space faring aliens landed in medieval Europe and were overrun as they debarked from there ship by the local baron and his merry band of knights and serfs. What if these same medieval simpletons were then to take this ship to the nearest colony world of this alien power, guided by a captive alien. Imagine the fun and utter destruction that would ensue. This is a light and fun novel that explores completely ludicrous what ifs but is enjoyable nonetheless. The book is not written in a joking manner but the humor shines through as we see what farcical destruction a band of barbarians can wreck on a truly advanced race. A good quick read that should be read as the light fare that it is.
Rating: Summary: Entertaining adventure, short on depth. Review: When aliens decide to add Earth to their list of conquered worlds, they get more than they bargained for upon landing in medieval England. The colorful warriors of the day not only defend their lands valiantly, they decide to turn the tables. The main problem I had with this story is how easily the medieval humans became comfortable with the alien situation, considering the hundreds of years it took humans to cope with new ideas at that time. Just another day at the castle, here, it seems. Otherwise very entertaining and colorful writing. Recommended overall.
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