Tales of the Dying Earth: The Dying Earth, the Eyes of the Overworld, Cugel's Saga, and Rhialto the Marvellous by Jack Vance

Tales of the Dying Earth: The Dying Earth, the Eyes of the Overworld, Cugel's Saga, and Rhialto the Marvellous

The Dying Earth #1-4

Jack Vance

752 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous challenging fast-paced
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Jack Vance is one of the most remarkable talents to ever grace the world of science fiction. His unique, stylish voice has been beloved by generations of readers. One of his enduring classics is his 1964 novel, The Dying Earth, and its sequels--a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
funny 68%
dark 36%
lighthearted 31%
mysterious 31%
challenging 26%
relaxing 15%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 35%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | Character: 41% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.82

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