At least as good as the first book in the series.The step between The Long Earth and The Long War (and between the Long War and The Long Mars, for that matter) are more like different chapters in a book, or between different episodes in a TV-show than what I would generally expect of books in a series. This adds to my impression of the books being slightly pulpy.This, too, is an absolute page turner, though. It picks up where the previous book left of in terms of discussing the possibility tree of the earth, and everyone who dwells on it. Compared to the previous book, though, it is more clearly focused on discussing of morals in relation to as well human as non-human inhabitants of our cosmos. If you liked the first one, you'll love this one. Good sequel to The Long Earth. Had to say, from the title I kept expecting some, well, war to break out, but halfway in, still nothing. (I'll try not to spoil the ending.) The chapters alternate among different storylines, some of which are more interesting than others. There is one involving a highly intelligent young girl traveling with a group of Chinese which doesn't seem to go anywhere. (Possibly a set-up for the next book?) That said, there are some decent observations about non-human sapience and parallel worlds. Probably won't change your life, but certainly a pleasant read.
What do You think about The Long War (2013)?
The first one was much better. This one's pretty monotonous.
—tomriddle
i enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one
—Lokomina
