Between the Rivers

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Between the Rivers
First edition
Author	Harry Turtledove
Cover artist	Gary Ruddell
Language	English
Genre	Fantasy
Publisher	Tor Books
Publication date	March 1998
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print
Pages	416 paperback
ISBN	0-8125-4520-6

Between the Rivers is a fantasy novel by Harry Turtledove. The book centers on a fantasy realm, analogous to ancient Mesopotamia, that is based on the myths and legends of Sumer and Babylon.

Plot introduction

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. Consequently 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 becomes the task of the main character, Sharur, a merchant, to travel the land, find out why the gods are angry, and try to solve the problem.

Reviews

The book received a modestly favorable reception. One reviewer called it "an enjoyable way to pass a sunny weekend afternoon."^[1] Another states "Between the Rivers covers ground familiar to readers of Turtledove's work, however it does so in a manner which is frequently fresh and inventive."^[2]

References

^ Cosma Shalizi (22 March 1999). "The Voices Told Me to Clean the Ziggurat Today". Retrieved 4 February 2011.
^ Steven H. Silver (1998). "Between the Rivers". Retrieved 4 February 2011.

Works by Harry Turtledove

Videssos

Videssos cycle	The Misplaced Legion An Emperor for the Legion The Legion of Videssos The Swords of the Legion
The Tale of Krispos	Krispos Rising Krispos of Videssos Krispos the Emperor
Time of Troubles	The Stolen Throne Hammer and Anvil The Thousand Cities Videssos Besieged
The Bridge of the Separator

The Race or
Worldwar

Worldwar	In the Balance Tilting the Balance Upsetting the Balance Striking the Balance
Colonization	Second Contact Down to Earth Aftershocks
Homeward Bound

Southern Victory
a.k.a. Timeline-191

Second Mexican War	How Few Remain
Great War	American Front Walk in Hell Breakthroughs
American Empire	Blood and Iron The Center Cannot Hold The Victorious Opposition
Settling Accounts	Return Engagement Drive to the East The Grapple In at the Death

Darkness a.k.a. World at War

War Between the Provinces

Hellenic Traders

Crosstime Traffic

Days of Infamy

Days of Infamy
End of the Beginning

Scepter of Mercy

Opening of the World

Atlantis

The War That Came Early

Supervolcano

The Hot War

State of Jefferson Stories
and Three Men and...Stories

Alternate Generals

Non-series books

Short stories

"A Massachusetts Yankee in King Arthur's Court"
"Election Day"
"Getting Real"
"The House That George Built"
"Joe Steele"
"Lee at the Alamo"
"Liberating Alaska"
"The Last Article"
"Powerless"
"The Road Not Taken"
"Topanga and the Chatsworth Lancers"
"Uncle Alf"
"Vilcabamba"
"Zigeuner"

Short story collections

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