Also, it was a bit choppy with characters being introduced and then dealt with in less than half a chapter or even j A Xanth novel Also, it was a bit choppy with characters being introduced and then dealt with in less than half a chapter or even just a page and a bit. Jan 12, Aviva rated it it was ok. I guess I've outgrown Piers Anthony. This book was not the pleasurable fun romp that I remember from his earlier books.
Feb 28, Renae rated it really liked it. The Xanth series is such a fun little bit of nonsense that still manages to sneak in a moral lesson. They're all quick, amusing reads. A fast vacation in Xanth is good for the soul. Mar 23, KarenMichelle rated it liked it Shelves: xanth. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
To view it, click here. I read xanth for the puns and the characters. Characters weren't bad neither were the puns but as there is an adult conspiracy there ought to be no sex in Xanth.
May 07, Christi Thomas rated it liked it. To be quite frank, I stopped in the middle. I guess I outgrew them. I was so excited to see a new book in the Xanth series. Done with the pun. Apr 18, Kate rated it liked it. Felt like the premise was wearing thin. Lots of random encounters that stretched out the story.
Sep 28, Angela rated it really liked it. Like I have said before, this series gets zanier and zanier- with plenty of humour, play on words, off-beat characters, and imaginative storylines. This book is certainly all of that and more. Picka Bones is an animated skeleton, kept alive by the magic of Xanth.
His life is pretty laid back and uneventful- until he is challenged by an interesting trio. A bird called Tweeter, a dog named Woofer, and a cat named Midrange.
Yes, they too set off to see Magician Humfrey- and end up on a mission I will leave you to discover what happens next. It's a hilarious romp! The Xanthe Series is quite a really long series that has spanned many decades. I collected all the books as each new one was released and have revisited them a few times over the years. Anthony is renowned for.
He has imbued his stories with plenty of humour, a playfulness, lots of fun, action, some history, conspiracies, secrets, surprising developments, and much, much more. We meet so many varied and original characters along the way- the books are full of wonderful fictional beasts and paranormal creatures. From centaurs, to demons, dragons, fauns, gargoyles, goblins, golems, harpies, merfolk, elves, nymphs, ogres, zombies, and curse fiends- and a few more I am sure have slipped my mind.
The world of Xanthe is wonderfully rich and vividly descriptive. It is really well written and is so easy to imagine, it came to life before my eyes. We follow along on many epic adventures and explore the world as the story unfolds. Thank you, Mr. I am shocked and disappointed in myself for not getting a lighter and setting my copy on fire after the first encounter with Attila the Pun.
I was actually very excited to get into this. The back copy sounded interesting, it looked fun and light. Talking skeletons! And then I get to the first chapter and bad visual puns and this is gonna be fun. And then the book turned into a fantasy harem anime. I gave this a fair shot. Yes, I feel sorry for him and his family and no one should have to go through that.
Would I like to read an earlier Piers Anthony book? I would, if someone could sell me on it. May 09, Kirsti rated it it was amazing. I've had this book on my to-read list for a long time, while I hunted down a copy. Piers Anthony's books aren't exactly common in Australia, and I live in a small town with one bookstore that sells new books, one second hand bookstore, and four general purpose Op Shops, none of which focus very well on their book areas.
The secondhand store is overpriced, badly organized and out of the way. The new bookstore has a few nice staff that go out of their way, but also puts books ordered in specifical I've had this book on my to-read list for a long time, while I hunted down a copy. The new bookstore has a few nice staff that go out of their way, but also puts books ordered in specifically out in store and they sell before you get a chance to pick up a book you think is waiting for you. I had to order through one of these trustworthy people, and hope my book was still there when I picked it up.
I knew the basic story line already, having read the book after this one, but I still enjoyed it. I like seeing the Princesses pair off, and so far they've made some good choices. It will be interesting to see the next generation emerge. Really liked this one, five stars! Shelves: young-adult-yore , fantasy-fiction , unread-on-my-bookshelves , romantical-reads.
The master of puntastic fantasy pens another home run. Piers Anthony's 35th Xanth novel touches all the bases, and brings it home. They turn out to be not what you might have expected! Please more Xanth novels, Piers! Always five and a h The master of puntastic fantasy pens another home run.
Always five and a half stars! Apr 05, David Marshall rated it did not like it. It was a terrible mistake on my part to give into curiosity to see whether Piers Anthony could still write anything worth reading. This is dire. Unless, of course, you're a fan. In which case, this is another brilliant addition to the Xanth series. I loved this book. Many many puns but the story was good as always. Nov 01, Henry Kline rated it liked it.
Another good Xanth novel. View 1 comment. Apr 28, Zheena rated it it was ok Shelves: owned , Piers Anthony 's Well-Tempered Clavicle follows the basic formula for the other Xanth books: A group of characters come together by chance, visit the Good Magician, and proceed on a quest. While traveling all over Xanth encountering puns and mini adventures, members of the party will find romance somewhere along the way.
But after reading the first few chapters it just felt like Piers wasn't really trying, so I then decided to read the author's note. I then realized even he admitted that it was Piers Anthony 's Well-Tempered Clavicle follows the basic formula for the other Xanth books: A group of characters come together by chance, visit the Good Magician, and proceed on a quest. I then realized even he admitted that it was off and I now understood why it was off.
The puns weren't the problem, it was more to do with all the recaps to everyone they met. It also was a bit choppy with characters being introduced and then dealt with so quickly. This just felt like the premise was wearing thin.
Lots of random encounters that stretched out the story but not a good enough story that made me want more. Feb 26, Stuart Schneider rated it it was ok. Also, that Bink and Chameleon made a guest appearance in the middle of this novel.
This plot line alone had to be the dumbest of the dumb with animated skeletons not alive and humans doing the stork summoning. The twenty-fifth exhilarating episode in Piers Anthony's fabulous saga of Xanth, Swell Foop blends laughter and romance, wonder and danger, in one of the most intricate and intriguing tales in the history of the series. Swell Foop, the twenty-fifth volume in Piers Anthony's bestselling Xanth fantasy adventures, is one of the most intricate and intriguing tales in the history of the series.
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But two inhabitants find themselves quite bored. So much for her big plans for adventure, excitement, and romance. And Ease has his own problems, namely that everything is just too easy. He craves a challenge. Fortunately, Humfrey the Good Magician is more than happy to provide them with a quest.
The duo—along with a basilisk bodyguard in the form of a young woman and nefarious android Com Pewter—is tasked with saving the puns of Xanth. Especially when all you do is sit around Castle Roogna. But when Ivy uses the Heaven Cent, it takes her not to the top of Mount Rushmost, where the winged monsters gather, not to the sea where the merfolk swim--but to Mundania, a world much like out own that is, boring.
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Each child is paired up with a native Xanthian. Download Fire Sail books , The New York Times—bestselling series continues with this pun-tastic epic quest and far-flung fantasy adventure. Lydell, a shy, naive man of twenty-one, and world-weary grandmother Grania could not be more different.
But when their paths cross on the way to beseech the Good Magician to add some excitement to their extraordinarily dull lives, the one thing they have in common is about to get them more than they bargained for. Along with an obnoxious bird and a robot dogfish as shipmates, they unfurl their sail of flame and cruise through the skies of Xanth, guided by cryptic clues.
Picking up a crew of future children along the way, Lydell and Grania must plan a royal wedding, detonate an F-Bomb, evade illusion dragons, rescue Jack and Jill, find a princess for a werewolf prince, and face their greatest fears—all while remaining true to their compulsively honest selves. Fire Sail is the 42nd book in the Xanth series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
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