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Through Darkest Europe is a 2018 alternate-history novel by American writer Harry Turtledove. It reverses familiar assumptions about the historical development of Europe and the Middle East: a technologically advanced Middle East sends investigators into a politically fragmented and less-developed Europe. The novel uses this setting to examine religious conflict, terrorism, imperial power, and the way historical progress is interpreted from different cultural viewpoints.
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How good is Through Darkest Europe?
Through Darkest Europe scores 5.60/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Alternate History category. Provocative reversal premise, but reviews often found the satire heavy-handed and worldbuilding less persuasive than Turtledove's best.
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With a score of 5.60/10, Through Darkest Europe is a solid option in Alternate History. See all Alternate History ranked.
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