morgandhu's review
3.0
Having just read Black Amazon of Mars, i thought it would be interesting to read the revised version, published as People of the Talisman. The first half of the book is identical in plot, metely fleshed out sonewhat, with a bit more description and character-building of sone characters. The second half is completely different - even though the structure of the two novels is almost identical. Not only is the story different, but the changes Brackett made alter the tone and themes of the novel in a substantial fashion.
It was an interesting reminder of the fact that many stories can be told based on the same specific elements..
It was an interesting reminder of the fact that many stories can be told based on the same specific elements..
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