The Eyes of the Overworld by Jack Vance

The Eyes of the Overworld

Cugel the Clever #1

Jack Vance

190 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced
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Description

Scoundrel Cugel is sent far away, by a magician he has wronged, to retrieve magical lenses that reveal the Overworld. Goaded by a homesick monster magically attached to his liver, he journeys across wastelands home to Almery. With a cult group on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 37%
dark 25%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
challenging 12%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.71

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