Tuf Voyaging
Tuf Voyaging
Book Brief
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
The Galaxy • Future
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Tuf Voyaging is a science fiction novel by George R.R. Martin, featuring Haviland Tuf, an independent trader and ecological engineer. The story follows Tuf as he acquires a powerful seedship, "The Ark," and embarks on various missions to solve ecological and ethical challenges across the galaxy. The book is a compilation of linked stories, including "A Beast for Norn" and "Guardians."
Mysterious
Contemplative
Humorous
Adventurous
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tuf Voyaging by George R.R. Martin is praised for its imaginative world-building and clever social commentary. Readers appreciate the wit and depth of the central character, Tuf. However, some critics find the episodic structure disjointed and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a thought-provoking exploration of power and ethics in science fiction.
Who Should Read Tuf Voyaging?
Readers who enjoy Tuf Voyaging by George R.R. Martin are typically fans of witty science fiction with moral and ecological themes. They may also appreciate the humor and societal critiques found in Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.
15,184 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Tuf Voyaging was first compiled into a single volume and published in 1986, but the stories within it were originally published separately in various science fiction magazines throughout the 1980s.
George R.R. Martin often cites Tuf Voyaging as one of his favorite works, and the titular character Haviland Tuf is one of Martin's few protagonists not involved in his more famous fantasy works.
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The character Haviland Tuf, a spacefaring ecological engineer, provides a blend of science fiction and satire, showcasing Martin's versatility beyond the fantasy genre he is widely known for.
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
The Galaxy • Future
2004
Adult
18+ years
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