The Asutra is a novel by Jack Vance published in 1974.

First edition (publ. Dell Books)

Plot summary edit

The Asutra is a novel in which the hero must overthrow the rulers of his world.[1]

Reception edit

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]

Reviews edit

  • Review by Chris Evans (1977) in Vector 84[2]
  • Review by Robin Marcus (1977) in Paperback Parlour, December 1977
  • Review by Jerry L. Parsons (1979) in Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review, August 1979
  • Review by Bruce Gillespie (1989) in SF Commentary, #67

References edit

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