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Synopsis
In the far-future city of Clarges, you can live forever – if you can make the grade. In Clarges, everyone competes for the ultimate prize: immortality. Gavin Waylock had that prize – the live-forever rank of Amaranth, but lost it when he was accused of murder. Now, after seven years in hiding he begins again the struggle to reach the top. But a strong-willed woman,The Jacynth Martin, is determined to see him fail – and failure means death. SF Grandmaster Jack Vance crafts a classic tale of man against dystopia, rich in intrigue, suspense and dark humor. Cover art by Joel Anderson
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Is Clarges appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic space opera features a dystopian society where people compete for immortality, with themes of murder, false accusation, and a rigid class system. Contains moderate suspense and dark humor but no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and class struggle.
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy dystopian futures and stories about beating impossible odds will appreciate this tale of a man trying to reclaim his immortality.