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Farthing is a 2006 alternate history novel by Jo Walton set in a 1949 Britain that negotiated peace with Nazi Germany, the first volume of the Small Change trilogy.
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Farthing ranks #16 of 206 in the Alternate History ranking, behind The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century, ahead of The Guns of the South.
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How good is Farthing?
Farthing scores 8.05/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Alternate History category. Award-nominated Small Change opener; praised for political menace and structure, though restrained pacing divides some readers.
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