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1979 novel by Jayge Carr

First edition (publ. Doubleday)
Cover art by Ron DiScenza

Leviathan's Deep is a novel by Jayge Carr published in 1979.

Plot summary

Leviathan's Deep is a novel in which humanoid aliens from a planet with a matriarchal society resist the cultural assimilation attempted by the patriarchal Terrans.

Reception

Kirkus Reviews states "Thematically erratic but when it's good, it's very good."

Greg Costikyan reviewed Leviathan's Deep in Ares Magazine #6 and commented that "The result is a gripping and powerful novel, portending good things to come from a remarkable novelist."

The novel was also reviewed by Paul Kincaid in Vector 98.

References

  1. ^ Costikyan, Greg (January 1981). "Books". Ares Magazine (6). Simulations Publications, Inc.: 30.
  2. "LEVIATHAN'S DEEP by Jayge Carr". Kirkus Reviews. April 20, 1979.
  3. "Title: Leviathan's Deep". isfdb.org. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
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