A review by mdiffer
Rhialto the Marvellous by Jack Vance

adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Definitely the weakest entry in the Dying Earth series. Rhialto is just not as fun of a character as Cugel. And the weird patriarchy/sexism is probably off-putting to the modern palette. 
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