The Star King by Jack Vance

The Star King

Demon Princes #1

Jack Vance

160 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced
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The first book in the 5 volume Demon Princes saga. The protagonist\'s parents were murdered by a posse of 5 galactic criminals, the "demon princes". He vows revenge, and eliminates them one by one. In the process Vance does what he excels at: crea...

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Community Reviews

3.7
based on 190 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

mysterious: 69%

dark: 23%

tense: 23%

funny: 7%

lighthearted: 7%

relaxing: 7%

Pace

46% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

92% of readers chose Plot
7% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
92% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
76% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

7% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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