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The Hostage of Zir
No CoverA tourist guide faces deadly intrigues and war on the alien planet Krishna in this interplanetary adventure.
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A tourist guide faces deadly intrigues and war on the alien planet Krishna in this interplanetary adventure.
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There was some silly little non PC-isms but considering the age of the book it was easy to forgive them. ... L Sprague De Camp created the Krishna series, of which "The Hostage Of Zir" is but one example, as a modern version of Edgar Rice Burrough's Barsoom tales. Drawing on his own vast experiences of travel in the Middle East, De Camp creates a more practical view of another world, and a vastly entertaining one. De Camp's sly sense of humor shines through every page of the
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor romantic elements typical of planetary romance; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with war and combat scenes; not graphically detailed.
Profanity
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Minor use of language; occasional mild profanity may be present.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor references to cults and rituals in a fantasy context.
Witchcraft / occult
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Moderate presence of sorcery and magic in a fantasy setting; includes a sorceress character.
Political content
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Moderate themes of modernization, class warfare, and political intrigue in an alien society.
Self-harm / suicide
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Sexual assault
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of systemic suffering due to war and societal conflict.
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