Demon (Gaea) by John Varley Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Demon (Gaea)
Book Review: Please write #4!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't get enough of these books. John Varley really needs to write a fourth book before I go insane waiting for it. The trilogy starts out kind of difficult to read- there's alot of technical plot establishment, but the third book wraps it all up beautifully. Now if I could only find them in hardcover...Book Review: SUPERB!
Summary: 5 Stars
I hadn't read any science fiction in over 12 years when my wife, a voracious reader who reads a great variety of work but little sci-fi, recommended this trilogy (she's read it at least three times). This is what great reading is about: compelling, fascinating characters you love, an interesting plot that slowly reveals itself, drama, humor, irony and a marvelous imagination at work. It has renewed my interest in this field. It is also the only trilogy I've read where every book was stronger than the previous one versus the middle book being the weak one. The other viewers' comments are accurate. Bear with Varley's long descriptions of the planetary structure Gaea and you will be in for a delicious read.Book Review: The Ultimate Unfilmable Battle Scene!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The final act of the Gaea Trilogy (which never officially got that name, as far as I know) is total action, concerning the revolt led by Demon Cirocco Jones against Gaea, Goddess of Everything and insane Marilyn Monroe fan. Gaea has brought forth legions of her most twisted monsters yet, and dumped her previous "bag-lady" incarnation for an enormous Marilyn replica, mainly so she can duke it out with Cirocco more dramatically - and she wants it all on film. There are zombies, enhanced buzzbombs, armies of hapless humans armed with prop weapons, and one of the greatest duel scenes ever. And of course, there is a Golden Child at the center of the action, a child who may be the Titanides' only hope for a decent future. The assault on Heaven has begun... If you can't understand any of this review, it's because you can't even hope to work this book out without reading the first two first. There isn't as much sex in this book as the others, as almost every paragraph is dedicated to the action. Varley's new "offensive favourite" seems to be dissing religion. Just about every human religion gets a swipe or two. But, unlike some of the other reviewers of this series, I didn't find the trilogy to be anti-God. Quite the opposite - most of his explorations are in the theme "what if God was a really nasty piece of work?". So, if you're a fundamentalist, you might have issues with this book. Otherwise, it's a classic.Book Review: This series is extra-ordinary.
Summary: 5 Stars
It redefined science fiction fantasy. I want my own damn Titanide and we'll chat on the Ophiuchi Hotline!Book Review: Titan is a satisfying conclusion to the series
Summary: 5 Stars
Varley's "Gaeia" trilogy is my favorite set of books, and Demon is a satisfying conclusion to it. The plot is more action-driven than the first two books, but while I am not always a fan of action Varley's writing makes it compelling and suspenseful. I highly reccommend this book to everyone, as well as anything else Mr. Varley has written!