Between the Rivers
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Between the Rivers is a fantasy novel by Harry Turtledove. The book centers around a fantasy realm that is analogous to ancient Mesopotamia based on the myths and legends of Sumer and Babylon.
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In the novel, the cities and regions are each ruled by their own gods. In the city of Gibil, however; the god Engibil has gotten lazy and does not monitor his city. As such the inhabitants have developed technology such as writing and smelting, and have started to lose respect for Engibil and his power. The other gods have gotten angry at Gibil for reasons they keep to themselves, and have started to refuse to trade with Gibil. It become the task of the main character, Sharur, a merchant, to travel the land and find out why the gods are angry and try to solve the problem.
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