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Demon (Gaia Book 3) Kindle Edition
Gaea, the world and goddess, has gone insane. She has trapped humans in her mind. She has transformed her love of old movies into monstrous realities. She is Marilyn Monroe. She is King Kong. And she must be destroyed.
"Superior science fiction."—Philadelphia Inquirer
"John Varley is the best writer in America."—Tom Clancy
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- ASIN : B009KUXAEO
- Publisher : Ace
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : May 1, 1987
- Language : English
- File size : 1.3 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 563 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1101623299
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 3 of 3 : Gaia
- Reading age : 18 years and up
- Best Sellers Rank: #43,905 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Customers praise this science fiction series as one of the best, with an amazing conclusion featuring totally unexpected plot twists and turns. The book receives positive feedback for its imagination, with one customer noting how it elevates the genre to a new level. Customers appreciate the character development, readability, and writing quality.
Customers praise this series, describing it as an absolute gem that never disappoints, with one customer noting it's better than the Dune series.
"What agreat series. The best I've ever read. And I've read a ton. The prose, the plot, the story the rousing finish....brilliant"Read more
"I'm about halfway through this book and so far it's beenpretty good, although the author is a bit eccentric he has a really good imagination and..."Read more
"This series went from avery good first book to an unsatisfactory incoherent babble in the third book...."Read more
"This is thelast book in the trilogy. But it seems a bit rushed. It is a good way to end the series. But leaves questions open ended."Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline of this book, particularly its unexpected plot twists and turns, and consider it an amazing conclusion to the series.
"...The best I've ever read. And I've read a ton. The prose, theplot, the story the rousing finish....brilliant"Read more
"great end to a great series!!!"Read more
"...world building, layered characterization, engaging writing andbrilliant storytelling - really one of the very best series written"Read more
"...But it seems a bit rushed. It is agood way to end the series. But leaves questions open ended."Read more
Customers praise the book's imagination, describing it as one of the greatest masterworks of science fiction, with one customer noting how it elevates the genre to a new level and another highlighting its comprehensive fictional world-building.
"...It continues to be thebest science fiction I have ever read...."Read more
"...pretty good, although the author is a bit eccentric he has areally good imagination and attention to detail...."Read more
"...Elevates sci-fi to a whole different level. The religious fanatic is one of my favorite characters in literature. I couldn't stop laughing."Read more
"Finest example of modern science fiction. Absolutely top-notch. I would add 5 more stars! Better than Dune series...."Read more
Customers find the book enjoyable and exciting, with one customer noting it's a well-paced read.
"...In fact, I ordered them so I could reread them.Exciting, strong women characters, great in terms of imagination, wonderful but stressful..."Read more
"Afun, well paced read. Slightly predictable twist at the end, but a satisfying one nonetheless...."Read more
"...so much on re-reading, when I find them to be a fairly consistent,engrossing and enjoyable saga...."Read more
"Second time I’ve read this series. It was just asenjoyable as the first. Do yourself a favor and give it a go. 😃..."Read more
Customers find the book to be an outstanding read, with one customer noting it's a must-read for serious science fiction fans.
"What a great series. Thebest I've ever read. And I've read a ton. The prose, the plot, the story the rousing finish....brilliant"Read more
"If you at all enjoy reading scifi-fantasy, Ihighly recommend this book (the whole trilogy, actually). And luckily for you, it's in print again!..."Read more
"...Worth getting and reading."Read more
"My father in law really enjoyed this series. Herecommends for any one to pick up and read. Thank you"Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting its layered approach and strong female characters.
"...And luckily for you, it's in print again!Wonderful character development and personalities that it's easy to believe in...."Read more
"...In fact, I ordered them so I could reread them. Exciting,strong women characters, great in terms of imagination, wonderful but stressful..."Read more
"This trilogy is too die for. Totally unique plot andcharacters. And a vision of God that is anything but holy."Read more
"Complete complex world building,layered characterization, engaging writing and brilliant storytelling - really one of the very best series written"Read more
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it's among the best Varley has ever written.
"Complete complex world building, layered characterization,engaging writing and brilliant storytelling - really one of the very best series written"Read more
"What a great series. The best I've ever read. And I've read a ton. Theprose, the plot, the story the rousing finish....brilliant"Read more
"...I've read the first two books and they werewritten fairly well as well. Overall, not a bad book so far."Read more
"...five of five star book, and probably some of thebest things that varley has ever written. Worth getting and reading."Read more
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"Or at least one of a short list. This is Varley’sbest work. Never disappoints. Delivers all it promises and more. Enjoy."Read more
"...Varley does anamazing job of showing us where we may be headed and how to avoid it. Note - graphic sex and violence. Not for young audiences."Read more
"I've read this series dozens of times and I never get tired of it!Job well done Mr. John Varley!"Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseSecond time I’ve read this series. It was just as enjoyable as the first. Do yourself a favor and give it a go. 😃
- Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is the end of one of the greatest masterworks of science fiction ever conceived. Varley's imagination and world-building have no restraint or even an iota of self-consciousness as he barrels through Cirocco Jones' final confrontation with Gaea, the Mad Titan. The story finally unravels the truth behind Gaea's madness, her methods, and how the whole system works in the first place, and why it now seems to be malfunctioning. Everyone who's read this far will be amply rewarded by the conclusion. This is the first review I've written for any of the books in the series, I figure I will go back later and write reviews for the other two, maybe just for the chance to relive them a little.
John Varley was a big deal back in his day, but you don't hear about him much these days. I think it's because even back when the series was first published, it was too far ahead of its time, and unfortunately it still is. At the risk of sounding like an old man shouting at the birds, as our culture regresses, as academia declines into corporate groupthink and human thought backslides into post-modernist gumbo, the Gaea trilogy will just get further and further away.
It's almost like we're being manipulated by a mysterious presence in Saturn's orbit, plotting our planet's destruction and readying her "mercy" ships to spirit us away into her clutches. Oh well! My bags are packed. I hear Hyperion's nice and sunny this time of... well, it's always nice and sunny. - Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI'm about halfway through this book and so far it's been pretty good, although the author is a bit eccentric he has a really good imagination and attention to detail. I've read the first two books and they were written fairly well as well. Overall, not a bad book so far.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2008This is the third in the Gaea (Gaia) trilogy by Varley and is the best one of the whole lot. While titan and wizard focus on the relationships between species, demon takes a wholly action viewpoint, and when you have man, titanide against crazed near goddess, you know the story has to be good.
If you skip any pages you will miss something. The story closes out how gabby will overthrow gaea, and preserve her friends from the earth space ship that crashed a hundred years back. You learn that the devastating war on earth was caused by Gaea, and how Gaea also tries to save people from their own problems on earth. You also learn how the heroine overthrows the power structure in association with the surviving members of the original space ship crew. Then there is the final battle that is just too wild to read and will not share that one here, you have to read the book.
This is another five of five star book, and probably some of the best things that varley has ever written. Worth getting and reading. - Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseDemon brings a ringing close to the Gaia series. It’s the kind of sci-fi ending that makes you want to stand up and cheer. Sit down, Heinlein. Stand aside, Clarke. Mr. John Varley will show you how it’s done.
It’s got action, it’s got love, it’s got an albino anaconda the size of bullet train! Cirocco Jones, once a starship captain, arcs toward her triumphant finish somewhere among the rings of Saturn. She aims to kill an alien god … and finds the real God is the friends you make along the way. Witty, refulgent, and mature. A very fine cigar. - Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024The condition (used) is bad, the book is really damaged, but, it is what it is, we can expect a new book condition
The story, bizarre, really bizarre, i am a fan of John Varley Eight Worlds, and this makes me think, but, thats the good thing about it, the start in Titan is very confusing, at least, for me, it was a really good trip, becasuse, i needed to remember things, the construction of the world is great. - Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is an evaluation and review of the entire series. The speculative science and technology approach fantasy but anything sufficiently advanced might do that. The major characters are interesting, especially Gaia herself, and the minor ones are colorful. The events bring surprise but they have their own logic.
Varley indulges his penchant for bizarre sex, which I don't mind, and for depopulating the Earth, which is getting old. However, I don't think anyone in this series cheats at poker, which is a nice change from some other Varley I read. - Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI have reread this trilogy every 6 years or so over the past 40 years. It continues to be the best science fiction I have ever read. I always feel, as I finish the last book, like I’ve lived the adventures alongside Gabby and Cirocco Jones. From the first landing to the final lines of the third book, Varley expertly builds a world of dangers and wonders. Varley’s trilogy is an absolute gem, and a must read for anyone that enjoys science fiction or fantasy.
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- RG da RomaReviewed in Italy on September 4, 2020
3.0 out of 5 starsUno degli autori importanti della fantascienza contemporanea
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAvevo letto altri libri di John Varley su Titano (satellite di Saturno) e sulla strana creatura che ne aveva in qualche modo plasmato l'evoluzione.
I protagonisti della storia sono in parte dei terrestri che si aggregano ad un equipaggio della NASA per fare un viaggio quasi turistico su Titano, i cui abitanti ormai hanno relazioni stabili con la Terra. Però poi finiscono per restare su Titano molto molto tempo.
Vi sono delle geniali invenzioni, come i Titanidi, che assomigliano a dei centauri, ma sono decisamente più complessi, anche dal punto di vista mentale, e vi sono anche delle lungaggini che forse Varley avrebbe potuto evitare.
Nel complesso, un libro gradevole e anche intrigante per gli amanti di fantascienza.
La mia edizione è quella originale americana, ma esiste anche la traduzione italiana dei tre libri che compongono questa trilogia. - Dr. Erik MarondeReviewed in Germany on March 4, 2016
5.0 out of 5 starsGrandioser Schluss der Gaia/Gaea-Triologie
Format: KindleVerified Purchase37 (!) Jahre nach Erstveröffentlichung von Titan und 33 Jahre nach Demons Erstveröffentlichung habe ich alle drei Bücher endlich gelesen. Für mich war "Demon" Abschluss und Höhepunkt, nach dem leichten Hänger (subjektiv) mit "Wizard". Ich kenne kaum ein Buch aus der Zeit, dass so modern wirkt, es könnte gerade erst erschienen sein. Die verschiedenen Konstellationen von Beziehungen (ja auch viele die heutzutage kontrovers diskutiert werden), politische Verwicklungen, wie-sollte-eine-Gesellschaft (Untaten bestrafen, nicht Volksgruppen) sein und vor allem wie tolerant (oder intolerant), in all dem und mehr ist John Varley ein Pionier (für mich). Absolut lesenswert! - randy cReviewed in Canada on December 4, 2017
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
Format: KindleVerified Purchasegood book - Hampshire90Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2018
5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic sequel to an awesome set of three
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseOne of the best sci-fi trilogies ever written! Though it must be nearly 40 years old now it's still very contemporary. This is the concluding story to the adventures of a crew presumed lost whilst investigating a very large mysterious object orbiting Saturn. The human race has never been in such jeopardy.
The Gaia Trilogy is Titan, Wizard and this book Demon. The first two are available on Amazon.co.uk but I had to go to Amazon.com to find this edition from a seller who luckily for me had it available for about £3. It arrived from America a week later and it was free postage!
These books would make epic feature films for sure. - DeanVReviewed in Canada on July 28, 2014
4.0 out of 5 starsStarting to run thin on ideas I think.
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLeast favourite of the trilogy.
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