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Jack Vance
160 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780879974022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: DAW Books
Publication date: 01 January 1978
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 33%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
TortureMinor
Sexual assault—
Jack Vance
160 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780879974022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: DAW Books
Publication date: 01 January 1978
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 33%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
TortureMinor
Sexual assault