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The years of rice and salt

Book • 2002
Kim Stanley Robinson's 'The Years of Rice and Salt' is an alternate history novel that explores a world where the Black Death wiped out most of Europe's population, drastically altering the course of history.

The novel imagines a world where different cultures and religions rose to prominence, shaping a vastly different global landscape.

Robinson's intricate world-building and attention to detail create a compelling and thought-provoking narrative.

The story explores themes of power, culture, and the unpredictable nature of historical events.

'The Years of Rice and Salt' is a masterful work of historical fiction that challenges readers to reconsider the familiar narratives of the past.

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