The giant planet is not the most famous of Jack Vance novel. Yet, writing early in his work, he already holds all the themes and all the characters who will later fame. The giant planet ad tribulations of Cugel, Rhialto of the wonderful, the cycle Tschaï the demons Princes gesture and others. There are a taste of adventure and travel, this desire to meet with other ethnic groups, worries picturesque detail and humor that cross happily books by this master of the imagination. Finally, the giant planet is also a wonderful story for teenagers. Great adventure, he never tired for a moment, holding in suspense and changes the atmosphere and when it closes, lets the flavor of travel on the tip of the tongue.