A Quest for Simbilis

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A Quest for Simbilis
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First edition (publ. DAW Books)
Cover artist: George Barr
Author Michael Shea
Publisher DAW Books
Publication date
January 1, 1974
ISBN 978-0-879-97092-5

A Quest for Simbilis is a novel by Michael Shea published in 1974.

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Plot summary

A Quest for Simbilis is a novel in which the plot is a sequel to Jack Vance's The Eyes of the Overworld (a.k.a. Cugel the Clever). [1]

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed A Quest for Simbilis for White Dwarf #74, and stated that "Vance can be relied on for unwavering polish, but tends to recycle old plot elements; Shea, though more rough-hewn, adds innovations plus a touch of true, murky hellfire from an imagination fuelled by Hieronymus Bosch." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Langford, Dave (February 1986). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf . No. 74. Games Workshop. p. 11.
  2. "Title: A Quest for Simbilis". isfdb . Retrieved 2024-08-12.