The Asutra

The Asutra
First edition (publ. Dell Books)
AuthorJack Vance
PublisherDell Books
Publication date
January 1, 1973
ISBN978-0-440-03157-4

The Asutra is a 1974 novel by Jack Vance.

Plot summary

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The Asutra is a novel in which the hero must overthrow the rulers of his world.[1]

Reception

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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."[1]

Reviews

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  • Review by Chris Evans (1977) in Vector 84[2]
  • 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

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