--- product_id: 26812776 title: "Rising Sun" brand: "robert conroy" price: "₹ 1710" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/26812776-rising-sun store_origin: IN region: India --- # Rising Sun **Brand:** robert conroy **Price:** ₹ 1710 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rising Sun by robert conroy - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 1710 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/26812776-rising-sun) ## Best For - robert conroy enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert conroy brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Rising Sun ## Images ![Rising Sun - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ctBFKbLVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding "alternate history" novel *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2013* This novel is one of the better "alternate history" novels available. The characterizations in this novel are excellent, and the plot is easy to follow and interesting. The author skillfully interweaves his protagonists with actual historical figures such as Admirals Nimitz and Spruance, and General DeWitt. The characterizations are what make this a five-star novel. In fact I did not find the actual historic prognostications in this novel to be persuasive. Even if the Japanese had defeated the US Navy at the Battle of Midway (which could very easily have happened) I do not believe that the United States would have ever, under any circumstances, abandoned Hawaii. Nor do I believe that public opinion would have allowed America to abandon Hawaii while simultaneously making its main combat commitment to the North Africa campaign. In the real history the latter was able to occur precisely because the United States gained and kept the initiative in the Pacific after the Coral Sea battle and New Guinea campaign despite these being somewhat "secondary" in what was at least an official "Germany First" policy. But reasonable minds can differ and that is just my opinion. Obviously the author did not agree.Despite my disagreements with the author about the actual course of events in a scenario involving an American debacle at Midway, the author does a good job keeping in mind Japan's inherent weaknesses vis'a'vis the United States. The conclusion hangs together and makes sense.Overall this is a highly readable and enjoyable novel that aficionados of alternate history will not want to miss. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Conroy Fan Liked This One *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014* "Rising Sun" tackles a WWII alternative history, or rather, a slice of that history. The premise is Japanese success at Midway rather than crushing defeat. Because of American code-breakers, the only way that could have happened would have been a sub in the right place at the right time; this is plausible and provides Mr. Conroy all he needed.This period is dangerous for a writer because most readers are already quite familiar with the basic facts, and parents and, even more so movies, have given Boomers like me ample feel for the look and speech of that period. I was happy with Mr. Conroy's handling of the atmospherics.Mr. Conroy usually keeps the number of characters at a manageable level. There are a half dozen major characters in "Rising Sun" and about the same number of minor ones.He is also careful to keep his military campaigns plausible. What realistic options would Adm. Yamamoto have had to accomplish his war aims, which even after a success at Midway remained to bring the Americans to accept a peace allowing Japan to keep most of its wartime gains and prosecute its war in China undisturbed. US industrial might would not have been affected by Midway. Mr. Conroy does not examine the interesting question of what might have constituted a tipping point in the US willingness to pursue its "Germany first" deal with the UK. Instead, there is a minor campaign against Alaska and bombardments of West Coast cities. These are very well described but are not convincing as strategies to force the US to the table.There are some other events that are less well done and the epilogue, which focused on two minor characters, was a complete misfire IMHO. Nevertheless, this is a good read and I recommend it for fans of alternative history fiction. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Alternate 1942 *by A***L on Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024* This novels starts with the premise that the Battle of Midway in June 1942 goes the opposite way with the Imperial Japanese Navy sinking all three American aircraft carriers instead of the USN sing all four Japanese carriers. This is an entirely plausible shift as a great deal of luck allowed the American victory historically.From this point of divergence both the USA and Imperial Japan react in ways that are very realistic for those circumstances and the remainder of the year is a tough slog for America to get back on her feet after six months of defeats in the Pacific. 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