Emphyrio by Jack Vance

Emphyrio

Jack Vance with Chris Moore (Illustrator)

208 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Far in the future, the craftsmen of the distant planet Halma create goods which are the wonder of the galaxy. But they know little of this. Their society is harshly regimented, its religion austere and unforgiving, and primitive -- to maintain sta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 80%
reflective 60%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.82

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