The Asutra

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The Asutra
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First edition (publ. Dell Books)
Author Jack Vance
Publisher Dell Books
Publication date
January 1, 1973
ISBN 978-0-440-03157-4

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. [1]

Contents

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." [1]

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References

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