Emphyrio by Jack Vance

Emphyrio

Jack Vance

222 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Halma, a world where humans were ruled by a race of effete and arrogant lords; where a neo-feudal system banned all work by machines; where a mock welfare state rewarded painful hand labor with a pitiful dole.Young Ghyl Tarvok was a rebel. In a pi...

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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% | A mix: 20% | Character: 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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