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rachelish's review against another edition
1.0
I would have enjoyed this book a lot more if it had been less concerned with putting a price on female virginity (the galaxy's favourite sport, described in so much detail the actual plot of the story is secondary.)
metaphorosis's review against another edition
4.0
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Trullion is classic Vance. Arcane vocabulary, lush landscapes, disaffected characters - this book has it all. It also introduces Alastor Cluster, ruled by the idosyncratic Connatic, who wanders incognito amongst his subjects.
Trullion is classic Vance. Arcane vocabulary, lush landscapes, disaffected characters - this book has it all. It also introduces Alastor Cluster, ruled by the idosyncratic Connatic, who wanders incognito amongst his subjects.
Briefly, Glinnes is an ex-policeman, come home to Trullion after retirement. Naturally, he finds that all is not well, and part of his patrimony has been squandered. He turns to his skills at hussade, a complex team sport, to raise funds. As always with Vance, there are quirky customs, strange habits, and unattainable, stand-offish women. The plot is on the thin side, but the language and characterizations are fantastic (in several senses).
If you're a Vance fan, this is a must. If you're not (yet), this is a great place to start. Highly recommended.
CVIE VI
falloutgoat's review
3.0
"To the south was a view of Ambal Broad and Ambal Isle, a property of three acres supporting a number of beautiful pomanders, russet-silver against a background of solemn menas, and three enormous fanzaneels, holding their great shaggy pom-poms high in the air."
jameseckman's review
4.0
One of the rare science fiction sports stories, the only other title I can think of think of is Hunger Games, but there have been a few others. Trullion society seems carefree and happy on the surface but it has its dark spots as well, a strange culture in the Vance tradition. Glinnes's struggle to recover some of the family property sold off by his younger brother drives him back to hussade to raise money. The game hussade is like a competitive burlesque circus act down to the ending where the sheirl is stripped naked, its a man's game and there's a Male Gaze aspect to it. Glinnes is a complex person and has a cruel, amoral streak. He succeeds in the end with some trickery and luck. An excellent, if a bit sexist, read.
While this is a series, you can read them in any order.
Also this cover should be nominated for a Cheesiest Cover award.
While this is a series, you can read them in any order.
Also this cover should be nominated for a Cheesiest Cover award.
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