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Dies the Fire is a 2004 alternate history novel by S.M. Stirling where modern technology and gunpowder inexplicably cease to function, forcing humanity into a feudal state.
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Dies the Fire ranks #38 of 116 in the Post Apocalyptic Fiction ranking, behind The Children of Men, ahead of The Quiet Earth.
Well-liked genre entry with strong reviewer praise and loyal readership, but overlong detail, plausibility complaints, and series sprawl keep it below classics.
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How good is Dies the Fire?
Dies the Fire scores 7.35/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Post Apocalyptic Fiction category. Well-liked genre entry with strong reviewer praise and loyal readership, but overlong detail, plausibility complaints, and series sprawl keep it below...
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