Majipoor Chronicles (The Majipoor Cycle Book 2)

Name: Majipoor Chronicles (The Majipoor Cycle Book 2)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (348 reviews)
Author: Robert Silverberg

by Robert Silverberg

Fantasy Science Fiction

4.5 (348)

4.5 stars from 348 reviews

317 pages~5.3 hr readPublished by Orion Publishing Group, LimitedPublished 1982-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want sprawling science fiction that feels like historical fiction, with interconnected stories spanning centuries of a single world.
You're drawn to immersive world-building where the planet itself becomes a character as important as the people living on it.
You enjoyed the first book but want something that expands Majipoor's scope without requiring you to follow one protagonist's single thread.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a tightly plotted narrative with one driving story arc; this is episodic and deliberately meandering.
You prefer modern settings or Earth-bound stories; this is unapologetically fantastical science fiction.
You haven't read Lord Valentine's Castle; you'll miss crucial context for who Hissune is and why his role matters.

About this book

In this sequel to Lord Valentine's Castle, the history of Majipoor unfolds through interconnected stories of rulers, warriors, murderers, and thieves. Lord Valentine now holds the title of Coronal, governing the vast planet of Majipoor. He remembers Hissune, a boy who helped him during his time of exile, and appoints him to the House of Records. While cataloging ancient reports, Hissune discovers the Register of Souls—a collection containing millions of memories from long-dead explorers, pioneers, warriors, and former Coronals and Pontifexes. As he explores these stored experiences, Hissune witnesses firsthand the expansive history of Majipoor.

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Currently 4.5★ from 348 reviews

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