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Historical FantasyTime TravelHistorical Fiction

The Salt Roads

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  • 2003 first published
  • 394 pages
  • 3 editions
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Nalo Hopkinson's The Salt Roads (2003) is a historical fantasy and time-travel fiction novel. The story is set in Egypt and Caribbean Area. Characters include Jeanne Duval and Mary of Egypt, Saint. Readers will find themes of goddesses, prostitutes, time travel and spirit possession.

16 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.

At about 394 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.

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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Characters

  • Jeanne Duval
  • Mary of Egypt, Saint

Subjects

  • Goddesses
  • Prostitutes
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Time travel
  • Spirit possession
  • Women
  • Caribbean area
  • France
  • Egypt
  • Historical
  • Historical fantasy

Quick answers

Who wrote The Salt Roads?

The Salt Roads was written by Nalo Hopkinson and first published in 2003.

What genre is The Salt Roads?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Time Travel and Historical Fiction.

How long is The Salt Roads?

The median edition has 394 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Salt Roads?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Breath of Snow and Ashes, The Fiery Cross and Drums of Autumn.

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