The Star King by Jack Vance

The Star King

Demon Princes #1

Jack Vance

196 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

Five intergalactic criminal masterminds raid the tranquil world of Mount Pleasant, leaving behind only ruin and slaughter - and the orphaned child Kirth Gersen, who comes to manhood swearing to take bloody revenge. Now Gersen roams the galaxy, bri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
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%

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