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The Atlantropa Articles: A Novel

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'The Atlantropa Articles: A Novel' by Cody Franklin is an alternate history novel that explores a world where Germany leads Europe in a century-long project, diverging from the events of World War II. The book delves into themes of discovering contradictions in beliefs, intricate world-building, and the consequences of large-scale engineering projects. The plot follows the mystery surrounding the origins of the characters, their nation's philosophy, and the emotional turmoil that arises from challenging established truths.

The writing style of 'The Atlantropa Articles' has been praised for its immersive world-building, realistic characters, and the ability to engage readers in a thought-provoking narrative. Despite some flaws in grammar and pacing, the book captivates readers with its examination of characters' struggles, the exploration of alternate history concepts, and the unexpected twists in the storyline.

Characters:

Characters are depicted with emotional complexity, particularly the protagonist, while some supporting roles may not receive adequate development.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style reflects early sci-fi adventures with thoughtful commentary, encouraging readers to engage actively with the narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot delves into personal narratives intertwined with elements of history, leading to a surprising conclusion while stressing character emotions over the broader historical context.

Setting:

The setting is rooted in an alternate historical framework inspired by the Atlantropa Project, addressing themes of societal shifts.

Pacing:

Pacing begins slowly but improves significantly in the latter half, which is typical of many published works.
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Notes:

Cody Franklin's book translates vast historical concepts into personal stories.
The characters Ansel and Ulric drive the narrative more than the historical context.
The latter half of the novel is more engaging than the beginning.
Readers find the ending surprising, even if somewhat disappointing.
The book explores themes of cognitive dissonance and emotional struggles.
It features realistic characters, despite some being emotionally shallow.
The Atlantropa project in the novel is based on a real historical concept.
Atlantropa involved creating a dam across the Strait of Gibraltar.
The project was thought to cause negative climate effects, like turning the Mediterranean into a dust bowl.
Some readers think minor character development could be improved.
The writing style resembles early sci-fi adventures, with hints of Orwellian themes.
There are some editing and proofreading errors in the book, like switched pages and grammatical mistakes.
Cody Franklin is also known for his YouTube channel about alternate history.
The novel serves as an introduction to the alternate history genre for some readers.
Cody has potential for a bright future in writing, according to reviewers.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of emotional turmoil, cognitive dissonance, and complex character struggles.

From The Publisher:

A Completely Original and Captivating Dystopian Alternate History

#1 Best Seller in Absurdist Fiction

An ambitious feat of engineering and a continent in crisis. The Atlantropa Articles is an epic saga by YouTuber Cody Franklin (Alternate History Hub), with contributions from YouTuber Joseph Pisenti (Real Life Lore).

In an alternate history timeline, World War II never takes place. Instead, a plan is put into effect by Hitler and the Nazi party to drain the Mediterranean Sea. They promise fertile land, millions of jobs and endless energy, new land to be settled, and living space for a crowded continent. To realize this new world, all of Europe came together and signed a treaty called 'The Atlantropa Articles'.

Nazism survives in a new Europe. By promising to bring endless energy through hydro-electricity and employing millions to build the dams, fascism only cements itself as a mainstream ideology. Hitler is seen as a modern Napoleon, one of the greats for his time. Nazism never disappears.

The Reich remains eternal. Two millennia later, the Reich runs the world. Aryans have become a race of their own, outnumbering their neighbors and ruling with a messianic passion towards Hitler. Europe has been united under the banner of the swastika.

The sea is gone and the promise failed. But the plan of a fertile lush land was never realized. The project took decades longer than anticipated. By the time it is completed, what they find is a salty barren world. Now the Mediterranean Sea is a desert basin known only as the Kiln. Southern Europe has been abandoned. This is where Ansel's story begins-a story of discovery, lies, and false prophets. The Atlantropa Articles is an astounding science fiction, alternate history tale that will thrill and transport you with its detailed world and startling intimacy.

If you're a fan of books by Harry Turtledove, Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle, or Stephen King's 11/22/63, you'll love The Atlantropa Articles.

 
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