description A Different Flesh Overview
A Different Flesh is a 1988 fix-up novel by Harry Turtledove, assembled from linked stories set between the early colonial period and the late twentieth century. Its point of divergence is that Homo erectus, called “sims” in the narrative, occupies the Americas instead of Homo sapiens before European colonization, and Pleistocene megafauna also survives. The book uses successive historical episodes to examine colonization, slavery, science, law, and the changing status assigned to another human species.
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How good is A Different Flesh?
A Different Flesh scores 6.62/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Alternate History category.
What are the best alternatives to A Different Flesh?
See our alternatives page for A Different Flesh for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Guns of the South, How Few Remain, Worldwar: In the Balance.
How does A Different Flesh compare to Guns of the South?
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Is A Different Flesh worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.62/10, A Different Flesh is a solid option in Alternate History. See all Alternate History ranked.
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