Quest for the Fallen Star

Rating:
Summary: Quest for a better author
Review: Although this book carries Piers Anthony's name, and starts out in a traditional style of his (nude female character), I found it lacking his touch. Which is acceptable after you read his thoughts about the collaboration. Unfortunately his thoughts are at the very end of the book. I dislike authors who use fancy words, like 'cubit', instaed of just saying 'foot'. There are many words used that are either made up or archaic, and it doesn't help the story at all. All in all the story is a nice twist on the fantasy theme, but it does drag on a bit. Which is why I give it 3 stars...wortrh reading once.

Rating:
Summary: Quest for a better author
Review: Although this book carries Piers Anthony's name, and starts out in a traditional style of his (nude female character), I found it lacking his touch. Which is acceptable after you read his thoughts about the collaboration. Unfortunately his thoughts are at the very end of the book. I dislike authors who use fancy words, like 'cubit', instaed of just saying 'foot'. There are many words used that are either made up or archaic, and it doesn't help the story at all. All in all the story is a nice twist on the fantasy theme, but it does drag on a bit. Which is why I give it 3 stars...wortrh reading once.

Rating:
Summary: Bravo Bravo!!
Review: Here you've got an engaging story on a distant world, one which has fought already one war to keep it from destruction, and now faces another such challenge. Good characters with good characterization. A very good read and one heck of a way to start a writing career (James Richey). Keep up the good work!

Rating:
Summary: A great read!
Review: I had to get this book because I am a self-admitted Piers Anthony addict. If you're like me, don't be fooled by his name on the cover. According to the author's notes, this book was really written primarily by the al in et al. Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic book, it's just not classic Anthony. There's a great deal to this story; it's involved without being overly complex. It's smart, but the ending is perhaps a bit strange. It does have a moral of sorts in the questions it asks. Is peace and harmony the ultimate goal? If so, what means are justified to that end? Different characters embody empathy, honor, frustration, and faith quite well, while maintaining their human nature (despite their sometimes non-human status). Look for more from these authors in the future, you shouldn't be disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: A great read!
Review: I've not read much fantasy since childhood, but this book has opened me up to a new world. I had a hard time putting "Quest" down, and traded plenty of my sleep time in for it. But, that suited me well since it was more fun than dreaming anyway! The authors do an incredible job of depicting the imaginary world and inhabitants of Infinitera. I'd recommend this book to anyone who appreciates imaginative creativity at its best!