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A Rose-Red City

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A Rose Red City is a standalone novel from the Master, Dave Duncan. I found it an excellent read; full of well developed characters and great adventure. It was the first of his books I read and led me eagerly on to his other works.

A Rose Red City is a short but enjoyable book. As I recall -- and I admit that it's been a while since I read it -- the tale is one that centers around the "saving" of individuals, by offering them Greek-style immortality. This device allows for an examination of the differing attitudes and priorities of mortals vs. immortals; further, because "rescue" attempts ensure that immortals are temporarily rendered mortal, it allows us to see how they deal with vulnerability, and ultimately, being human.

I like all of Dave Duncan's books, but I think this is my favorite. I've had it for years and pull it out to read again every so often.

Jerry is such an average Joe that you wonder how he got into Mera in the first place. Then he has to handle such a series of characters that you can't imagine how he will pull it off.

I can't recommend it too highly.

JM

I thought this book was awesome!!! It was well written. Dave Duncan makes you sink into this book and visualize you were there. I'd recomend this book to anyone!!!! Trust me... you'd have a few suprises along the way. Being a short book I didn't think it would've been as good as it was, but it WAS!!!!