The Killing Machine by Jack Vance

The Killing Machine

Demon Princes #2

Jack Vance

158 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Having brought arch-villain Malagate the Woe to justice, Gersen now sets his sights on Kokor Hekkus, another of the Demon Princes. The name Kokor Hekkus, which means "killing machine" in the language of the planet Thamber, does not refer to Hekkus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.86

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