The Blue World
by Jack Vance
Science FantasySword & SorceryHigh Fantasy
Published 1966 Pages 205 ~3h Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥 Pacing Mixed Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 3 — Serious
Death, violence and emotional weight are present
Awards
★ Nebula Nominee
Tone
AdventurousMysterious
Content Warnings
abuseslaverypsychological-trauma
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