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1974 novel by Jack Vance
The Asutra
First edition (publ. Dell Books)
AuthorJack Vance
PublisherDell Books
Publication dateJanuary 1, 1973
ISBN978-0-440-03157-4

The Asutra is a 1974 novel by Jack Vance.

Plot summary

The Asutra is a novel in which the hero must overthrow the rulers of his world.

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed The Asutra for White Dwarf #99, and stated that "Some of the freshness leaked out of this series by book 3: The Asutra isn't actively bad but seems perfunctory, the result of over-hasty production."

Reviews

  • Review by Chris Evans (1977) in Vector 84
  • Review by Robin Marcus (1977) in Paperback Parlour, December 1977
  • Review by Jerry L. Parsons (1979) in Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review, August 1979
  • Review by Bruce Gillespie (1989) in SF Commentary, #67

References

  1. ^ Langford, Dave (March 1988). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf. No. 99. Games Workshop. p. 11.
  2. "Title: The Asutra".


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