Reviews

The Dying Earth by Jack Vance

cyberarcanist's review

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

jlelley's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

4.0

cliffsboats's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

zainabsaba's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

4.5

hadeanstars's review against another edition

5.0

Jack Vance's writing is like a dream, quite literally.

old_peterhof's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No

1.0

Torturous.

benthic_wanderer's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I greatly enjoyed the book. The atmospheric language might turn some people off, but I quite liked it. Vance pictured truly wondrous scenery using only his words.
The world and the characters are eccentric, interesting and fantastic.

I will say, the stories barely being connected was the biggest gripe for me and I feel like, were that the case, this book would have become one of my favourites.

Especially considering the time it was published I hold the writing and creativity in high regard.

twantonie's review against another edition

challenging mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

cr0wley25's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

edibui's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75