The Eyes of the Overworld by Jack Vance

The Eyes of the Overworld

The Dying Earth #2

Jack Vance

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fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

The Eyes of the Overworld is the first of Vance s picaresque novels about the scoundrel Cugel. Here he is sent by a magician he has wronged to a distant unknown country to retrieve magical lenses that reveal the Overworld. Conniving to steal the l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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