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Historical Fiction· United States

The Years of Rice and Salt

by Kim Stanley Robinson
Aggregate Editorial Score66/100
★Hugo Award
Published 2003664 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Kim Stanley Robinson's The Years of Rice and Salt (2003) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. 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. Themes of alternate history, Islam, Buddhism run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 2003.

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Hugo Award
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Kim Stanley Robinson
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Years of Rice and Salt about?

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.

Who wrote The Years of Rice and Salt?

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

What awards has The Years of Rice and Salt won?

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

Is The Years of Rice and Salt worth reading?

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.