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Summary: A good ending to a good series
Review: "And Eternity" serves as a good ending to Anthony's excellent Incarnations of Immortality series. Throughout the series we are given hints as to the role of God. His position has been described as aloof, even to the point of doing little or nothing to counter the machinations of Satan. This book attempts to answer the question of God's laissez faire attitude. The story revolves around three main characters. Jolie returns from the last book in spirit form. Orlene, daughter of Gaiea also returns. A new character, Vita is introduced. Vita is a troubled teenager, trying to make ends meet through prostitution. Orlene and Jolie show up in an attempt to save Vita, for she is supposed to play a role in the fate of humankind. The trio wind up on a grand adventure in an attempt to replace the incarnation of God. The story climaxes with appearances by all of the incarnations, culminating in a marvelous plot twist. The end is a satisfying conclusion to the series.
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Summary: Tackling An Ultimate Question
Review: "And Eternity" is the last book of the "Incarnations of Immortality" series which takes place in a version of our reality where magic holds equal status with science, and each major aspect of reality - death, time, fate, war, nature, good, evil - is run by an ex-mortal who has, by choice or chance, inherited the job of running that aspect.Many atheists, agnostics, skeptics, and disillusioned semi-believers have asked how an all-powerful, all-knowing, and caring God can allow the world to be as bad as it sometimes is. In "And Eternity", Piers Anthony tackles that question head-on. His answer is that, while God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and caring, He is also passive and self-absorbed. In the story, that is about to change, as the current occupant of the office of God has been voted out and a replacement is being sought. What are the qualifications? How flawed can someone be and still be a candidate? How will the rules and criteria change with the change in office-holder? This is not dry, heavy-duty, philosophical reading, but takes a semi-humorous, semi-serious look at all these questions. It's a fast-paced, fun read, and makes an excellent ending to the series. By the way, as many of the characters in the series recur throughout, it works much better if you read the books in sequence. Seven books might sound like a lot of reading, but it's all fun, interesting, and coherent. You won't be wasting your time.
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Summary: A good ending to a good series
Review: "And Eternity" serves as a good ending to Anthony's excellent Incarnations of Immortality series. Throughout the series we are given hints as to the role of God. His position has been described as aloof, even to the point of doing little or nothing to counter the machinations of Satan. This book attempts to answer the question of God's laissez faire attitude. The story revolves around three main characters. Jolie returns from the last book in spirit form. Orlene, daughter of Gaiea also returns. A new character, Vita is introduced. Vita is a troubled teenager, trying to make ends meet through prostitution. Orlene and Jolie show up in an attempt to save Vita, for she is supposed to play a role in the fate of humankind. The trio wind up on a grand adventure in an attempt to replace the incarnation of God. The story climaxes with appearances by all of the incarnations, culminating in a marvelous plot twist. The end is a satisfying conclusion to the series.
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Summary: A good ending to a good series
Review: "And Eternity" serves as a good ending to Anthony's excellent Incarnations of Immortality series. Throughout the series we are given hints as to the role of God. His position has been described as aloof, even to the point of doing little or nothing to counter the machinations of Satan. This book attempts to answer the question of God's laissez faire attitude. The story revolves around three main characters. Jolie returns from the last book in spirit form. Orlene, daughter of Gaiea also returns. A new character, Vita is introduced. Vita is a troubled teenager, trying to make ends meet through prostitution. Orlene and Jolie show up in an attempt to save Vita, for she is supposed to play a role in the fate of humankind. The trio wind up on a grand adventure in an attempt to replace the incarnation of God. The story climaxes with appearances by all of the incarnations, culminating in a marvelous plot twist. The end is a satisfying conclusion to the series.
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Summary: From Start to Finish
Review: A bit anticlimatic but true to the Piers Anthony fashion. Can make any book a pageturner (so long as he doesn't drag a series through the mud
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Summary: Boring Book with Good Surprise Ending
Review: A Good Book is ruined by repetition: Having suffered through the repetition of themes in the earler Incarnations books, I was put to sleep halfway in this book. The last chapter was great but does not make up for the worn-out formula writing of the book. Anyone who finds deep religious insight here, is someone beginning to understand that religion is a fantasy believed by adults, and Anthony is a closet athiest. I will take the deified Julie here anyday over the Tyrant of the Old Testament, (who loves sending plagues, etc., and otherwise acting a little like Satan). This book and the series does have a better grasp of virtue than most preachers ever will... If this book makes you think about your religion, thats good! Buy the book!
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Summary: And Eternity
Review: A very unfortunate title to end such a great series. Although I do have to admit it is a page turner, it left me feeling cheated and unhappy. This series is one of my favorite, but it is obvious that (just as he says in the foreward) Piers Anthony did not want to write this book.
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Summary: Refreshing end to a long, enjoyable series!!
Review: And Eternity was a very enjoyable read. The addition of new characters made this story refreshing, but it also was sure to tie in all the characters from previous books in the series. The adventures of the new characters are exciting, as well as interesting because of the way their paths cross with the Incarnations and other characters you've met through the other six books. Anthony uses the characters whose personalities he has already developed with the new characters-- their interactions are fascinating; The end's twist is great! The settings in the book are just as interesting as always, and you are always kept on the edge of your seat from all the changes of scenery and also the plot developments. The underlying plot revolves around the need to replace the God of non-interferece (and non-action) and keeps hinting that different characters might become the next God, but who is finally chosen and the way he/she/it was chosen is great, and draws support and meaning from For Love of Evil. If you've read the other books from Incarnations of Immortality and are interested in the characters, and especially if you have an interest in mythology and theology, this is a Must-Read!
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Summary: Refreshing end to a long, enjoyable series!!
Review: And Eternity was a very enjoyable read. The addition of new characters made this story refreshing, but it also was sure to tie in all the characters from previous books in the series. The adventures of the new characters are exciting, as well as interesting because of the way their paths cross with the Incarnations and other characters you've met through the other six books. Anthony uses the characters whose personalities he has already developed with the new characters-- their interactions are fascinating; The end's twist is great! The settings in the book are just as interesting as always, and you are always kept on the edge of your seat from all the changes of scenery and also the plot developments. The underlying plot revolves around the need to replace the God of non-interferece (and non-action) and keeps hinting that different characters might become the next God, but who is finally chosen and the way he/she/it was chosen is great, and draws support and meaning from For Love of Evil. If you've read the other books from Incarnations of Immortality and are interested in the characters, and especially if you have an interest in mythology and theology, this is a Must-Read!
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Summary: Excellent work. The best book of the entire series.
Review: And Eternity was the perfect ending to a perfect series. The connection of the main character to all the other Incarnations in this book was masterful as was Anthony's use of words. I found this book to be a remarkable piece of work and couldn't put it down.
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