Well, that was....... easy to read. Probably around the 3.5 star mark. 
 So what is it all about? Well, imagine if you will, 1940 something. The US navy has been in a pitched battle with the Japanese navy and had its collective ass spanked. Fleeing the Phillipines a fleet of US destroyers, including USS Wlaker and Mahan (apparently this is all historical truth) are engaged against the odds to protect the Exeter. The first 20% is basically a navel shit fight with the future looking grim for our young captain hero. 
 I have to say Anderson knows his way around a destroyer and knows how to describe an exciting sea battle. Back to the story, when up rises a massive storm that pitches our destroyer freinds into what appears an alternate universe. 
 Geographically things seem the same, pulling up to Bali however, reveals pygmy brontosauruses instead of half naked village girls. Sharks are like mackerals because giant sea creatures rule the waves. 
 Once the shock of the new world wears off, or at least becomes a secondary concern, the team find themselves in the middle of a battle between the Lemurians (cat monkey people from Madagascar) and teh crazy ass Lizard people from... somewhere else, probably Africa. The scray lizrds are sailing around in 18th century sailing ships and the monkeycats speak Latin. I kid you not. All is explained as the story progresses. 
 Is is a fun light read, i was expecting it to be pretty naff, but I do enjoy that ANderson writes very well for the period. The US navy men are very believable with their hatred for the Jappo's/nips, their remarks about the half naked cat women, who will no doubt go from 'furry beast' to 'just like some un-shaved european chick' when the local brew kicks in and the apparent lack of any other human females become an issue (which is about 15 mins after being allowed off ship). 
 I am not much of a naval battle story fan, but am enjoying the way this is written. As a switch to an alternate world story, I find it a nice break to kick back, use less concentration as I would have to do normally and enjoy it for what it is.