Ever read a book set in an alternate universe? Would you recommend it?

Question: Ever read a book set in an alternate universe!? Would you recommend it!?
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The Thomas Covenant books are very much in that vein!. You should try reading them!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Basically all low fantasy and lots of science fiction novels are set in an alternate universe!. I've read many, many of these books, and yes, I'd totally recommend it! If you read to escape the daily grind, for pleasure, or to just zone out, these books are perfect!. Good examples are Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, The Hollows Series by Kim Harrison, and the ever popular Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer (haven't read this one, but everyone seems to love it)!.

There is also general fiction and literature set in alternate universes, like 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World, etc!. These books are better if you want to study the structure and theory behind these alternate universes!. (thinking books)

In the end, it really depends on what you are looking for and what your reading preferences are!.

Books like the Lord of the Rings trilogy are not considered alternate universes!. They are set in a completely different world; their reality and laws of nature are completely unrelated to our own universe, but they are worth reading if you want something escapist and fun!. (Most high fantasy books are like this)Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes, and I would truly recommend the series! Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next novels are about a parallel universe where England is a republic, there is no United Kingdom, and Wales is the independent "Socialist Republic of Wales"!. The Crimean War is still being waged in 1985, Russia still has a Tsar, and the Whig Party still exists in the House of Commons!.
Genetic engineering is far more advanced than in our own timeline, and so Thursday has a pet dodo, Pickwick!. Re-engineered mammoths can cause damage to local gardens if in their path, and there is a Neanderthal rights movement, given the resurrection of this kindred branch of human evolution!.
In the world of Thursday Next, literature is a much more popular medium than in our world, and Thursday is a member of SO-27, the Literary Detectives or LiteraTecs!. Her work is centred on Swindon, where she, her husband, infant and mother live, and where LiteraTech is headquartered!. The importance that literature has in this alternate England is reflected in the fact that so many people want to change their name to that of famous authors that some must be numbered, by law- i!.e!. John Milton 432!. 'WillSpeak' machines are often to be found in public places, such as railway stations- these contain a manniquin of a Shakesperian Character and will quote that characters most famous speechs upon payment!.
In addition the line between literature and reality becomes increasingly thin, allowing characters in the books and those in 'real life' to jump in and out of novels!. This leads Thursday to change the ending of 'Jane Eyre'; the joke being the plot we know in our reality is the far superior change caused by Thursday!.
The world of fiction has its own police force- Jurisfiction- to ensure that plots in books continue to run smoothly with each reading!. Thursday ends up hiding in a book, and working for Jurisfiction!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Several:
from the lighthearted "A Translatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah" (Harry Harrison)

to the magnificent alternate WW2 "Worldwar" series by Harry Turtledove!.

The H Beam Piper "Paratime" stories includes an alternate account of the mysterious disappearance of the British diplomat Benjamin Bathurst, and his reapparance in *another* Europe of 1809!.
(available at Gutenberg)

The classic early alternate history novel is Philip K Dick's "The Man in the High Castle"!. Set in a world where Japan and Germany won WW2, amongst other unusual features, it contains references to an alternate history novel where they lost!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

many o' these qualify:

http://www!.life-after-harry-potter!.com

Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade readin' level, a short review of each book along with a brief summary of adult content!. There's also HP fan fiction, a "Readers' Choice" list o' favorite books, an' a list of heroine sorcery fantasy books!.

Books in an "alternate universe" from that list:
The Last Unicorn
A Spell for Chameleon (sort of)
Thomas Covenant
Seventh Son (really interesting alternate universe - George Washington is executed for treason!)
Thieves' World
Nine Princes in Amber - a whole *bunch* of alternate universes!

I hope this helps!.

HagridWww@QuestionHome@Com

Yes, I read a really great one called "The Eyre Affair"!. It takes place on Earth in an alternate universe!. It's a fun, original, humorous, interesting novel!.

http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/The_Eyre_Af!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Id suggest you read A Crack in The Line!.
I forgot who the author is but it had two other books in its series!.
It deals with alternative universes but not in a boring way!.
Check it out if you like things like that!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes you should read 'His Dark Materials' trilogy - oh actually wait I dunno if you can call it a different universe more than a different dimension or world - anyway read the books you wont be dissapointedWww@QuestionHome@Com

I would check the Golden Compass!. I liked the book, but it is controversial!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

legacy of the force series
new jedi order series
firebird trilogy (kathy tyres)
lamb among the stars seriesWww@QuestionHome@Com

dunno!.!.im not a big reader lol
i just needed the points
sorry this was no helpWww@QuestionHome@Com

lord of the rings is kinda like that and i loved those booksWww@QuestionHome@Com