The Years of Salt and Rice by Kim Stanley Robinson is an epic alternative history mystery that explores the consequences of a different outcome to historical events. In this novel, the Black Death devastates Europe, leading to the rise of different civilizations across the globe. The story follows a group of characters who are reincarnated throughout history, grappling with questions of power, love, and the nature of humanity. Robinson's thought-provoking narrative and vivid world-building make this book a standout in the alternative history genre.
