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Summary: The beginning of the Xanth series
Review: Unlike future books in this series, the hero Bink, isn't a child, he's 25, and isn't obsessed with stork summoning(sex). He just needs to find his magic talent so he won't be exiled to Mundania. It makes for a neat adventure.
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Summary: Don't let the first book stop you!
Review: Piers Anthony is a very uneven writer, and this book shows that more so than anything else I have read. The problem with Xanth is that you need to read the bad books to understand what is going on in the good books. And this is one of the worst books he has written.The ideas are terrific in this book. He really did create a terrific plot full of delicious characters with interesting motivations. But the dialogue is wooden, unbelievable, and just plain poorly written. However, one thing Mr. Anthony does well is create characters that are unusual and different. Trent is one of the most engaging villains I have ever read, because his motivations are so non-villainous. Piers Anthony lets us play with concepts of Good and Evil in this book, and he lets us decide morality for ourselves. This is refreshing, since most fantasy novels hit you over the head with the morality. The guy in the black robes who laughs as he tortures his minions is evil, the knight with the white robes and blond hair is good. Piers Anthony gives no such simple motivations and actions. However, I wish that he had come up with the ideas, then given the book to someone else (say, James Blaylock) to write. It would have read much better. For the next few novels, particularly The Source of Magic and Castle Roogna, Mr. Anthony's style improves, and he discards the wooden, exposition-heavy, idiotic dialogue for a more natural, conversational tone. Those books are much more enjoyable to read. But this book is the painful tooth-pulling we must go through before we are allowed to have the good stuff. It's like being forced to do your homework before you can watch Invader Zim.
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Summary: Just What Fantasy Fans Need!
Review: This is the best book I've ever read (and trust me I've read A LOT of books.) If you like your fantasy with puns and satire, this book and the rest of the series are definatly for you! This carries something for all most anyone. Fantasy, romance, adventure, sci-fi, you name it Xanth is the series to get it! So if you want a great read, in between Harry Potters, check out Xanth series.
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Summary: In the beginning...
Review: This is the beginning of the greatest Anthony series in print: the Xanth series. This was also the first book I read by Piers Anthony and I've been hooked ever since. In this story, a fellow named Bink, has to find his magic in order to escape exile from his home, North Village, and his homeland, Xanth. Only those with magic can stay in Xanth after their 25th birthday. This journey takes Bink across the land of Xanth and through its most terrible dangers. He meets people that either help him or do him harm. All the while, struggling with the hope of learning his magic, which is beyond even the Good Magician Humphrey's ability to fathom. (The Good Magician Humphrey is a little old man who has the magic of divining information) P.S. Bink's...other girlfriend is quite extraordinary. (You'll know what I mean when you read the book)
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Summary: Something Different
Review: This was not your typical fantasy story (first of the series)The hero's name is Bink--and he is awkward, a bit shy, and doesn't seem to fit in the catagory of hero. But as you progress through story--you begin to find many traits and qualitities that define him as a hero and interesting character. This book is just the start of a fine series of stories--not as detailed or envolving as some but none the less, very enjoyable reading.
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Summary: A Spell for Chameleon
Review: I recomend this book becse it is ful of adventure and it is impossible to guess what happens next. It's full of imagination, magic, and a lot of puns. In the beginning, Bink the main character must find his magic talent or be exiled from Xanth forever to dreary Mundania.
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Summary: Wonderful Fantasy
Review: I started reading Piers Anthony at a young age and I read this particular book about 8 or 9 years ago. I picked the book up at the book store and decided to re-read it. I couldn't have been happier about my decision. At the time, I did not appreciate all the humor and splendor in this book. Piers Anthony is my favorite author and I'm so glad this book reminded me of it! He is a spectacular writer who makes reading his books the most satisfying experience who could imagine. He has a wonderful imagination and the book pulls you right into Xanth. You genuinely not only feel for the characters, you feel as though you're there with them. His humor is subtle and wonderful and he ties up all loose ends so nicely, you know he was born just to bring joy to people like me by writing his wonderful books. I hope since you're reading this, that you spend the $7.00 for this magnificent book. It's one you'll want to hold on to for your children. I'm trying to collect the whole series to do just that. I hope you buy this book, you'll enjoy every bit of it!
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Summary: Yay!
Review: A Spell for Chameleon is a truly heartening, exciting, interesting and fascinating start to a promising series. Though it is a sci-fi/fantasy novel, the characters are passionate and fully developed and are easy to relate to. Once again, Anthony's setting is one of mystery and magic, though without being ridiculous, and lends to the possibility of countless adventures. His use of magic as a person's identity is creative. Even if you are not a sci-fi or fantasy fan, this journey of self-discovery has many twists and turns along the way of the smooth-running, ever-changing plot. Bink is a lovable character, but not without his flaws...someone easy to relate to! If you love to read about magic, discovery, the value of friends, the ups-and-downs of life, mythical creatures, differences in us all...(and the list could go on forever)...and you haven't read this book....what are you waiting for?!?!?
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Summary: Magical
Review: One day I was looking through the science fantasy fiction isle... I wanted to know how to tell if I would like a certain book of this type or not. Not knowing anything about science fantasy fiction, but looking for something creatively entertaining...I came upon Piers Anthony novels, and wasn't sure what caught my eye to his novels...maybe the cover, but there were lots of neat covers on all these books. I think when I looked at all the books this man has written it gave me hope that he must be good, and that the copyright was in the 70's, and that he's still going strong. I took a chance and have to say I'm hooked and have started the second book in the series of Xanth. It's magical and creatively imaginable. I loved the Harry Potter books and found much of the inventiveness in these books as well. I enjoy going on these adventures with Bink and his cronies...it is truly enjoyable. All I have to do is open the book and feel that I'm a part of the story's journey...he makes his characters very likeable and interesting. I would recommend these books by this author.
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Summary: It's that good
Review: Although it's book 1 in the series, it has it's own story line that makes you want to read it more and more. A Spell for Chameleon deals with fantasy and some ideas that make you wonder. It's definitely a good book to pick and read.
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