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West of Eden is a science fiction novel by Harry Harrison, set in an alternate history where dinosaurs never went extinct. The series follows the lives of three families as they navigate the challenges and dangers of this strange and fascinating world, offering a unique and thought-provoking exploration of evolution, technology, and human nature.
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Making History
If you enjoyed the alternate history aspect of 'West of Eden', you might like 'Making History' by Stephen Fry. This novel explores the question of what would happen if Hitler never existed, and the ethical dilemmas that arise from changing the past.
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The Difference Engine
Fans of 'West of Eden' who are interested in science fiction and alternate history will enjoy 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling. This novel explores a world where Charles Babbage's mechanical computer was successfully built in the 19th century, leading to a different technological revolution.
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The Yiddish Policemen's Union
If you enjoyed the world-building and unique setting of 'West of Eden', you might like 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' by Michael Chabon. This novel takes place in an alternate history where Jewish refugees settled in Alaska instead of Israel, and follows a detective trying to solve a murder case.
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The Sparrow
Readers who appreciated the themes of exploration and discovery in 'West of Eden' might enjoy 'The Sparrow' by Mary Doria Russell. This novel follows a group of Jesuit priests who travel to another planet in search of extraterrestrial life, with tragic consequences.
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The Left Hand of Darkness
Fans of 'West of Eden' who are interested in science fiction and anthropology will enjoy 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin. This novel explores a world where gender is fluid, and the challenges of interstellar diplomacy and communication.
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The Dispossessed
If you enjoyed the themes of social hierarchy and political systems in 'West of Eden', you might like 'The Dispossessed' by Ursula K. Le Guin. This novel explores the lives of two scientists from different planets with contrasting political systems, and the tensions between them.
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The Martian Chronicles
Readers who appreciated the epic scope and sense of wonder in 'West of Eden' might enjoy 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury. This collection of short stories explores the colonization and eventual destruction of Mars by humans, and the consequences of our actions.
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Neuromancer
Fans of 'West of Eden' who are interested in cyberpunk and dystopian futures will enjoy 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson. This novel explores a world where virtual reality and artificial intelligence have transformed society, and the struggles of a washed-up computer hacker to redeem himself.
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The Postmortal
Readers who enjoyed the exploration of evolution and natural selection in 'West of Eden' might like 'The Postmortal' by Drew Magary. This novel explores a world where a cure for aging has been discovered, and the consequences of immortality for individuals and society.
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The Windup Girl
If you enjoyed the themes of ecological disaster and survival in 'West of Eden', you might like 'The Windup Girl' by Paolo Bacigalupi. This novel explores a world where fossil fuels have run out, and the struggles of a genetically engineered woman to survive in a world dominated by corporations and greed.
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The City & the City
Readers who appreciated the unique setting and world-building in 'West of Eden' might enjoy 'The City & The City' by China Miéville. This novel explores a world where two cities exist in the same physical space, but are separate political entities, and the challenges of policing and justice in such a world.
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