The John Varley Reader by John Varley

The John Varley Reader

John Varley

544 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories speculative fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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From the moment John Varley burst onto the scene in 1974, his short fiction was like nothing anyone else was writing. His stories won every award the science fiction field had to offer, many times over. His first collection, The Persistence of Vis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%
relaxing 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

4.3

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