The Years of Rice and Salt

What if the Black Death had wiped out ninety per cent of Europe's population? Robinson's Hugo finalist imagines an alternate history in which Islam and Buddhism dominate the world, following two souls reincarnated across seven centuries of history.

The Years of Rice and Salt was written by Kim Stanley Robinson, from United States. First published in 2003.

The Years of Rice and Salt has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 2003.

The Years of Rice and Salt is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 54/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in alternate history, Islam, Buddhism.

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The Years of Rice and Salt is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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