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From: Judith Tabron 

I was *very* impressed by Varley myself;  so much so that I have already
formulated stories for Cirrocco Jones (my highest honor), who has become
my favorite female hero and perhaps all-around character.  She is so
believable, so real, that she gives you a touchstone for believing the
rest of Titan.  My battered copy of _Titan_ bears witness to that.

Anybody else fascinated enough with Greco-Roman mythology to understand
all the references Varley makes?  For me that added to the fun of reading
_Titan_;  I especially loved Varley's "interpretation" of centaurs in the
Titanides, but can't figure out why he named them that when the Titanides
in mythology were nothing like his centaur-like beings in the book.

I thought Varley's ending to _Demon_ was well-done and pretty satisfying.
I would love more books on Titan, but if they get much more esoteric than
the ending of _Demon_ I'm afraid they will lose that earthy feel _Titan_
started out with, and that I so treasure in Cirrocco.

					Judi, Dragonkeeper

"On no account allow a Vogon to read poetry to you."

"A poet who reads his verse in public may have other nasty habits."