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outcolder's review against another edition
4.0
Engrossing. The weirdness that is the big appeal for me with Vance was more in the background, shining out from some of the characters and Anacho’s backstory. Although there were no female characters, the Dirdir “mysteries” amount to an impenetrable web of genders and sexes, but Vance doesn’t stop to think about it much except to say that navigating the mysteries is so difficult that it has kept the Dirdir from expanding further into the galaxy. Chew on that for a minute. Vance doesn’t... it’s Planet of Adventure and there’s plenty of pulpy action, cliffhangers, and rising stakes. I am so excited for the next book in the series. What is the deal with the indigenous species of Tchai? I am expecting an abundance of strange and a finale with all the powerful factions going after our protagonist at once.
boborson's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
loxleyhall's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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