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The AlterationBy: Kingsley Amis BOOKER PRIZEWINNING AUTHOR Set in a world in which the Reformation failed, this award winning science fiction novel is one of the best . . . alternate worlds novels in existence (Philip K. Dick). In Kingsley Amiss virtuoso foray into virtual history it is 1976, but the modern world is a medieval relic, frozen in intellectual and spiritual time ever since Martin Luther was promoted to pope back in the sixteenth century. Stephen the
By: Kingsley AmisBOOKER PRIZE–WINNING AUTHOR
Set in a world in which the Reformation failed, this award-winning science fiction novel is “one of the best . . . alternate-worlds novels in existence” (Philip K. Dick).
In Kingsley Amis’s virtuoso foray into virtual history it is 1976, but the modern world is a medieval relic, frozen in intellectual and spiritual time ever since Martin Luther was promoted to pope back in the sixteenth century. Stephen the Third, the king of England, has just died, and Mass (Mozart’s second requiem) is about to be sung to lay him to rest. In the choir is our hero, Hubert Anvil, an extremely ordinary ten-year-old boy with a faultless voice. In the audience is a select group of experts whose job is to determine whether that faultless voice should be preserved by performing a certain operation. Art, after all, is worth any sacrifice.
How Hubert realizes what lies in store for him and how he deals with the whirlpool of piety, menace, terror, and passion that he soon finds himself in are the subject of a classic piece of counterfactual fiction equal to Philip K. Dick’s The Man in the High Castle.
The Alteration won the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for best science-fiction novel in 1976.
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★★★★★ 5
Great shirt.
Size: XX-Large, Color: Coral Orange
Purchased to replace an older coral polo shirt. Absolutely love the color and texture.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Sometimes Good, Sometimes Not So Good...
Size: X-Large, Color: Aqua
I've bought several of these shirts in the past, and I've always been very happy with them, right up until my latest purchase. Apparently, depending on which color/style you choose, the shirts may be manufactured in a completely different country. And despite Amazon's efforts to make sure their clothing brands have consistent sizing across the board, it's now clear to me that some of those countries are not on the same page. Case in point: Guatemala.
My latest Amazon Essentials polo shirt purchases consisted of the colors 'light yellow' and 'rust'. Now, the light yellow shirt seems fine. Maybe a tiny bit smaller than my previous shirt purchases, but nothing major. (I think it says made in Chihuahua - but it's hard to tell.) However, the rust colored shirt is drastically smaller than all my similar-sized Amazon polo shirts. I bought it in size Large, but the shirt tail alone is nearly four inches shorter than my previously purchased Amazon Essentials polo shirts. And while the Large-sized Amazon polo shirts normally fit me quite comfortably, with a little bit of room to spare, this rust-colored shirt is skin-tight. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear it was a size Medium masquerading as Large.
All of my previous shirt purchases (I now realize) are labeled as being made in either Madagascar or Vietnam. Those are great. They fit wonderfully. But this new rust-colored shirt (once again, same brand - Amazon Essentials) is labeled as made in Guatemala. And let me tell you, the factory in Guatemala is not on the same page as the factory in Madagascar. Not even close.
So yeah, these are great shirts. So long as you happen to buy the colors/styles that are being made in Madagascar or Vietnam. But buyer beware if you happen to get one from the factory in Guatemala, because those guys are using a whole different set of rulers over there. And unfortunately, there's no way to tell until it arrives on your doorstep.
I'm normally a big fan of Amazon brand products. But this experience has made me quite a bit more wary about buying their clothing items in the future. It really is so very important that their brands have consistent sizing across all colors and styles.
P.S. I actually bought the rust-colored shirt TWICE, because I at first assumed I must have gotten a mislabeled product. But, nope. Both rust-colored shirts are the same, drastically-smaller size, and both are labeled made in Guatemala.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Nice, well fitting and inexpensive Polo.
Size: Large, Color: Red
Don't be deceived by the low price. This is a nice shirt. To me the shirts are a bit "oversized" which I found to be perfect. The large is a "roomy" size large which is what I like. I previously ordered an XL which is my normal size in polo shirts and it was too big, and hung way low. Easy return of the XL and fast shipping of the L was appreciated. Going on a cruise, so ordering a few collared shirts. This is a keeper.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Decent, definitely got the job done
Size: X-Large, Color: Light Grey Heather, Size: X-Large, Color: Light Grey Heather
The came out to be a pretty decent quality for the price. Was going to a polo match and just needed something to creat on for my date
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Impressed, good equality, size fit, great price.
Size: Small, Color: Coral Orange
Impressed with these polo shirts from Amazon. Bought a few colors. Went with small size, I am thin and work out, seems to fit perfectly, I even washed them in hot and dried hot to keep the shape I wanted, all looks good. Great price.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2026