Posted by Jim Gust on May 15, 1999 at 09:26:54:
In Reply to: Hi Everyone at this Site posted by Gwyndine Postler on May 15, 1999 at 06:40:14:
I wasn't much older than you when I discovered Jack Vance.
You may want to keep a dictionary handy at first (and many
older people would too) because he often uses some pretty
obscure terms. It adds to the flavor and enjoyment of his work.
I discovered him through Michael Shea's pastiche, "A quest for
Simbilis" which is thoroughly enjoyable on its own.
I hesitate to recommend a good place to start - every JV reader
has his own thoughts on this... I'll stick my neck out and say
the "Lyonesse" trilogy would be a good choice for you. Don't
miss out on Jack Vance!