Garven Waylock had waited seven years for the scandal surrounding his former immortal self to be forgotten. He had kept his identity concealed so that he could once again join the ranks of those who lived forever. He had been exceedingly careful about hiding his past. Then he met The Jacynth. She was a beautiful 19 year old, and Garven wanted her. But he recognised that a wisdom far beyond her years marked her as one who knew too much about him to live. As far as she was concerned, death was a mere inconvenience. But once The Jacynth came back, Garven Waylock's life would be an everlasting hell!
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"Science fiction for people who don't like science fiction."
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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On of the first science-fiction books for grownups,
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This review is from: To Live Forever (Paperback)
Written in 1956, it was the first scifi novel ( at least that I read) that seemed to deal with adult themes. I don't mean erotics, I mean the kinds of issues that are beyond the sort of juveile space-opera that seemed to be the standard fare of the 40s and 50s. Without giving away the plot, it describes a civilization that, although decadent, has discovered the secret of immortality. But: it cant be given to everyone. A complex system of merit and accomplishment is set up. Advance up the ladder fast enough & you are given immortality. Fail, and you are euthanized. Of course, one strong individual challenges the system, etc. etc.
Brilliant!
--Michael Reynolds
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Classic Sci-Fi,
By E. Talvola (SF Bay Area, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: To Live Forever (Paperback)
Wonderful book in the "Man vs. Society" vein. Will never be out of date because it is really a character book and does not dwell on technology. Just read it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Couldn't drop it until I finished reading!!!,
This review is from: To Live Forever (Paperback)
A great book (in quality, it's a pitty it's so short) that reminds me Isaac Asimov's great novels!
The background Vance describes is extremely rich and depicts a Huxley's Big Brother society where all work hard and do their best in order to achieve society's recognition and thus immortality (what is money compared to everlasting?). I am sure you'll have a lot of fun reading this!
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