Rogue Queen
Critique • Quotes
First editionFirst publication
1951
Literature form
Novel
Genres
Science fiction
Writing language
English
Author's country
United States
Length
Approx. 72,000 words
Notable lines
The messenger rose from her chariot seat and sharply cracked her whip....
— First line
"Do you eat the bodies of your dead? Or do you make soup of them as we do?"
"With you Terrans mating is not a mere animal act, but an institution. Now, we have no such institution on Niond, but we should like one. If we're starting a new way of life we wish to start it right, and therefore we pick the best model we know: your system."
"From all I gather, love of individuals is more important among you than love of your Community. If that's the case, how can your Communities be well run?"
"Mostly they aren't," said Bloch, relighting his pipe. "But we have a lot of fun."
Antis said: "Wait, beautiful! I'm coming too!" and ran after her.
— Last line
Critique • Quotes
