vodkafan Posted June 23, 2010 Posted June 23, 2010 At the moment I am collecting all the Jack Vance books again that I read years ago but this was one of the few that I had never read . It is set in the far future. Science has discovered immortality but they cannot give it to everybody because of population pressures. So it has to be earned with a lifetime of acheivements, and only a small elite gain the coveted prize. The Jacynth Martin is one who has earned this right. Her aged mind has been reborn into a new, beautiful 19 year old body. However, she accidentally uncovers the true identity of Gavin Waylock, criminal: a murderer who will stop at nothing to cheat his way to eternal life. It is then a dangerous game of cat and mouse, as both become obsessed with the other. Who will win? And, more importantly, who is right if society itself is immoral? I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down. Quote
Kylie Posted June 23, 2010 Posted June 23, 2010 That sounds really interesting Vodkafan. Can you recommend some of your favourite Jack Vance books? I have Emphyrio on my TBR pile. Quote
vodkafan Posted June 23, 2010 Author Posted June 23, 2010 That sounds really interesting Vodkafan. Can you recommend some of your favourite Jack Vance books? I have Emphyrio on my TBR pile. My pleasure Kylie! Emphyrio is OK but not my favourite. If you want a stand alone Vance book I would say my favourites are The Blue World *, The Dragon Masters, Slaves of The Klau*, Showboat World or The Languages of Pao. (In that order) The Lyonesse trilogy is his fantasy masterpiece, I wrote a little about that in my reading blog. Planet Of Adventure* is more scifi, that is actually 4 books but they are quite short even if you buy the version all together it is not too long a read. The Dying Earth series are also very good, and doesn't matter what order you read them in. *= means the story has a subtle romance included. Hope this helps! Quote
Kylie Posted June 24, 2010 Posted June 24, 2010 Ooh, thanks for all the recommendations! I'll add them to my wish list. Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted June 24, 2010 Posted June 24, 2010 The Dying Earth series are also very good, and doesn't matter what order you read them in. I got the Fantasy Masterworks edition of this. If I enjoy it and have to go and buy the other books you mentioned above I will blame you Quote
vodkafan Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 I got the Fantasy Masterworks edition of this. If I enjoy it and have to go and buy the other books you mentioned above I will blame you haha I make no apologies for bumping this thread back up. Kasa did you read The Dying Earth yet? And you Kylie did you get around to Emphryrio? Quote
BookJumper Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Ooooh! I really like the sound of this one. As you know, I loved Vance's style from The Dying Earth; this one sounds like way, way more my thing thematically so I shall keep my eyes well peeled for it thanks for the heads up. Quote
Kylie Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 And you Kylie did you get around to Emphryrio? No, it's still languishing somewhere down the TBR pile. Quote
vodkafan Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 Ooooh! I really like the sound of this one. As you know, I loved Vance's style from The Dying Earth; this one sounds like way, way more my thing thematically so I shall keep my eyes well peeled for it thanks for the heads up. Jack Vance books are hard to find Giulia. I can send it to you if you want? Quote
vodkafan Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 No, it's still languishing somewhere down the TBR pile. You are missing a treat Kylie !! If you are good and read that straight away I will send you a different Vance book. How about that ? Quote
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