Great list, thanks for the selection and thoughts! I was particularly struck by the idea of the "dark side" of preventing world wars - in alternative history, it is too often overlooked that the disappearance of one evil may simply leave more room for another. "Making Murder Sound Respectable" sounds like a very interesting experiment in this regard - I love stories where global events are presented through a personal, almost everyday prism, as here with student election observation.
"The Loud Blast That Tears The Skies" also impressed me - an unconventional approach to the "meteorite" point of divergence and the consequences played out on such a large-scale and detailed level. British political focus with an intersection with world history - just what I look for in a good alternative history.
I can't wait for the next review!
