Loved itUsain Men by Lawrence Jennifer is the original title of Bloodworld. Fascinating book. there's just a level of thematic sophistication and craftsmanship in this that totally knocked the wind out of me.
You sane men (1965)
Others: Positive A science fiction novel of a world where sadists are allowed to fulfill their urges, & where suffering & torture are essential to the maintenance of civilization, a world dedicated to pain & those who enjoy it. Also released as Bloodworld (1969). A "sane" ruling class of men on a colonized planet torture the underclass women of their world. This is seen as normal until one of the men develops feelings for one of the subjugated.
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Bloodworld
Laurence M. Janifer
1968 · 159 pages · 3 reviews
Others: PositiveA science fiction novel of a world where sadists are allowed to fulfill their urges, & where suffering & torture are essential to the maintenance of civilization, a world dedicated to pain & those who enjoy it. Also released as Bloodworld (1969). A "sane" ruling class of men on a colonized planet torture the underclass women of their world. This is seen as normal until one of the men develops feelings for one of the subjugated.
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Robert Silverberg
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Barry N. Malzberg
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1967 · 234 pages · 1 review
Others: PositiveFrom back cover Berkley paperback September 1984: It was a new word for Hell. An escape-proof prison mine, where the worst criminals in the Universe were condemned to perpetual suffering in the ruby darkness. Aton had committed the unpardonable crime. He was condemned to Chthon for loving the minionette, the sensuous siren-spirit no man was allowed to possess... or even desire. And to find out who she was and why she was forbidden, Aton had to do what none before him had ever done. Escape from Chthon!
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D. G. Compton
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