Dominion
Dominion
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
Beta593
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseUnited Kingdom • 1950s
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World History2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Dominion by C.J. Sansom is an alternate history novel set in a world where Britain surrendered to Nazi Germany in 1940. The story follows several individuals navigating life under a totalitarian regime, focusing on a resistance fighter and a civil servant entangled in espionage. As tensions rise, their fates intertwine amidst political and personal challenges.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dominion by C.J. Sansom offers an intriguing alternate history with a well-crafted setting and strong character development. The novel's atmosphere and plot complexity are praised, though some find it slow-paced. While the immersive depiction of a chilling world is commendable, occasional predictability detracts from the narrative’s tension.
Who Should Read Dominion?
A reader who enjoys Dominion by C.J. Sansom would likely appreciate alternative history thrillers, rich in suspense and political intrigue. Fans of Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle or Robert Harris's Fatherland would find this novel compelling, as it explores a world where Nazi Germany won WWII.
22,420 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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593
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseUnited Kingdom • 1950s
•
World History2012
Adult
18+ years
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