In writing the review for " 1636 : The Kremlin Game ", the reviewer for the " SFRevu " wrote a positive review stating that the book " is another side story in the ongoing Grantville saga " and that the " action is carried on by characters that haven't played a significant role in earlier parts of the series " and the book " allowed fans to get involved in the development . " The reviewer for the " San Francisco Book Review " wrote that this book " is a standout even in a wonderful series " and it has " war, political intrigue, romance, [ and ] even car chases . " The Midwest Book Review said that this installment " is an enjoyable thriller with a wonderful second order effect on Bernie and the Russians ."
