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Neanderthal Parallax

Robert J. Sawyer · 3 novels · 2002–2003

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The Neanderthal Parallax is a trilogy of novels written by Robert J. Sawyer and published by Tor. It depicts the effects of the opening of a connection between two versions of Earth in different parallel universes: the world familiar to the reader, and another where Neanderthals became the dominant intelligent hominid. The societal, spiritual, and technological differences between the two worlds form the focus of the story.

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  • 2000s3

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Grim and calm: 67% of this series' placed works, the catalog's 5%.

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