- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (December 1984)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0553245260
- ISBN-13: 978-0553245264
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
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Obscure masterpieces, Jan 22 2000
By "bmills100" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Utopia Hunters (Paperback)
This anthology introduces the universe and characters of the Inquest series, which is one of the few works of fiction that truly deserves to be described as "epic." It is the saga of the fall of a galactic empire, but don't let that summarization fool you. This is no cliche. The universe of the Inquest is as rich as Dune, and more sweeping and majestic than Foundation. The Inquestors present a godlike facade to their subjects, but are tragically human and fallible behind this facade. They have Clarke's "science which is indistinguishable from magic," and can indulge their every whim, whether for beauty or evil. Worlds rise and fall as the Inquestors' egos clash. This is the story of a small band of heretical Inquestors determined to restore humanity and freedom to the human race, and the civil war that ensues as the corrupt Inquestors strive to maintain their 20,000 year old tyranny. The author has a gift for the sounds of language, and words and phrases from the stories will resound through your mind for months. The ideas and images will stay with you even longer. These books have been inexplicably out of print for years, but are treasures worth the seeking. The other books in the series are: The Light on the Sound: The Dawning Shadow, The Light on the Sound: The Throne of Madness, and Darkling Wind.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Storytelling in a near-revolt universe, Sep 4 2008
By M-I-K-E 2theD "2theD" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Utopia Hunters (Paperback)
Having already read the first two books in chronological order, the third book surprised me as not being a chronological sequel to the preceding book. Refreshing though, it was, that what was presented was a series a short stories which where tied into an interesting plot.
The short stories are actually myths and parts of storytelling. The stories provide original forms of art in the universe created by Somtow. The entire feel of the book is fantasy-like, rather than science fiction. Good addition to the series, sets the stage for the final book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A magnificent series, April 19 2008
By J. J. Cl. "sf reader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Utopia Hunters (Paperback)
The Inquestor series is one of the best written and most magical SF series of all time. It is too bad it is not better known. The delphinoid shipminds are somewhat of a rip-off of Frank Herbert's navigators, but the stories are in general refreshingly original and creative.
The elite play the high stakes game of Makrugh with entire planets while child-soldiers carry out their whims with flashing laser eyes.
Atta Heng!
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