Title: Very tongue in cheek indeed
Product review: Not only the space oprea gets spoofed here, the classic opera as well, as well as the thought that the opera is a superior form of art. Vance even puts doubt to the feeling that we, earthmen, have the superior culture, and that is centuries before we even contact the others, which is showing quite some foresight indeed. All is done within the usual style of the master and it makes you wonder why 'The Dragonmasters' received such acclaim, while this book didn't. Did Jack Vance insult too many artcritics with this one? Have they the ability to read between the lines as well? Makes you wonder...Much pleasure reading this one!
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