Valentine Pontifex

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Valentine Pontifex is a novel by Robert Silverberg published in 1983.

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Plot summary

Valentine Pontifex is a novel in which the Metamorphs try to drive people from their native world of Majipoor by spreading ecological hazards. [1]

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed Valentine Pontifex for White Dwarf #56, and stated that "Readers will remain in any agony of suspense unless they've cheated by reading the book's title. Not many surprises, then; but if you liked the previous two you probably won't be disappointed." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Langford, Dave (August 1984). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf . No. 56. Games Workshop. p. 16.