Lord of Light
by Roger Zelazny
Taste attributes: science fictionfantasymyth/fairytalepoliticalslowfresh & originalheavyimaginaryglossybig & variedemotive & stirringfighting evilunderdog triumphsdeep rivalry
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly science-fiction novel that is original and heavy. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.7 / 5
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About This Book
A colony of humankind is subjugated by the First Colonists, the crew of the starship that brought them to their new home 1000 years before. They have taken control of ancient technologies and enhanced themselves with godlike psychic powers and virtual immortality.
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- Author
- Roger Zelazny
- Published
- 1967
- Pages
- 296
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