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The Adversary
The Adversary | Julian May
1 post | 6 read | 2 to read
The Pliocene Epoch's exiled races are caught in a violent struggle for ascendancy. The humans who escaped to the Galactic Milieu are now beset on all sides, as they seek a foothold in this turbulent land. Aiken Drum, now King, has many enemies, but the Firvulag seem set to move first to initiate their long-prophesied Nightfall War. And although recent confrontations have weakened Aiken, any sign of frailty will bring down his kingdom. The powerful Elizabeth Orme supports King Aiken, and his enlightened despotism is preferable to Marc Remillard's cruel ambition. But these conflicts will be overshadowed if a time-gate is opened back to the 22nd century, something Marc can never permit. All will be decided at the Grand Tourney, where Tanu and humans will face the Firvulag in the last great contest of the exiled world. Praise for the series: ‘Julian May has woven a many-coloured tapestry of exotic adventure’ Roger Zelazny, ‘An engaging storyteller’ Locus, ‘Fast-paced storytelling that defies predictability; and a sympathetic and well-rendered cast’ SFReviews.net
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The Adversary | Julian May
Panpan

I knew I wouldnt like this book, but I couldn't have guessed just how much. Much of this book tries to spin abusive men into complicated but sympathetic, well meaning characters. Gross. And this sham is poorly carried to fruition with a scope that gets too big to manage and obnoxiously coy writing that obscures information from the reader but none of the characters, so you feel constantly out of the loop. Boooo.