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The Gladiator is a young-adult alternate-history novel by Harry Turtledove and part of his Crosstime Traffic series. It is set in a version of Italy shaped by a Soviet victory in the Cold War, where official society follows a socialist system. The young protagonists encounter a hidden shop dealing in games based on capitalism, turning a seemingly ordinary discovery into a conflict involving political ideology, forbidden commerce, and the limits of what their society permits.
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How good is The Gladiator?
The Gladiator scores 6.20/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Alternate History category. YA alternate Cold War entry with clear premise; reception is mild, with criticism for simplicity and didactic political framing.
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