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Summary: Good book, bad ending.
Review: satan is supposed to be true evil, not a human being. Also, the ending ruins Being A Green Mother. I understand some people have short-term memories, but isn't he supposed to have been gone forever and ever? well, last time i checked, he seemed pretty gone! no, your right, perhaps he merely went on vacation, in the bahamas, it IS hot down there.
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Summary: One of greatest books ever read
Review: The sixth volume in Piers Anthony's "Incarnations of Immortality" series, "For Love of Evil" is the story of Satan. But this is not the biblical story of Lucifer's fall, as one might expect (although there are parallels to the fallen angel theme). In Anthony's magical alternate Earth, Satan is one of the seven Incarnations, offices which must be filled by mortals; and this story is of a man who was once filled with purity and goodness, and who became Satan.The story begins in medieval France, where Parry, a young man and apprentice wizard, falls in love with the beautiful young woman Jolie. Though evil is rife in this dark age, Parry abjures it and devotes himself to helping his fellow humans and spreading goodness. Then Jolie is tragically killed, and Parry, swearing celibacy, joins the priesthood. Here the seeds of his downfall are sown as the demoness Lilith tempts him into evil with the delights of the flesh. For a man who was once pure of heart, Parry's corruption and subsequent descent into evil is appallingly rapid. At last, he has become sufficiently evil to qualify for the office of Satan- when it becomes vacant. His subsequent adventures prove that good and evil are not always as they seem. "For Love of Evil" is not just a gripping story; it also reflects the author's philosophical musings on the nature of good and evil. This theme continues in the next and final volume of this series, "And Eternity". After reading this book, you won't want to miss it!
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Summary: A difficult subject, well executed
Review: The sixth volume in Piers Anthony's "Incarnations of Immortality" series, "For Love of Evil" is the story of Satan. But this is not the biblical story of Lucifer's fall, as one might expect (although there are parallels to the fallen angel theme). In Anthony's magical alternate Earth, Satan is one of the seven Incarnations, offices which must be filled by mortals; and this story is of a man who was once filled with purity and goodness, and who became Satan. The story begins in medieval France, where Parry, a young man and apprentice wizard, falls in love with the beautiful young woman Jolie. Though evil is rife in this dark age, Parry abjures it and devotes himself to helping his fellow humans and spreading goodness. Then Jolie is tragically killed, and Parry, swearing celibacy, joins the priesthood. Here the seeds of his downfall are sown as the demoness Lilith tempts him into evil with the delights of the flesh. For a man who was once pure of heart, Parry's corruption and subsequent descent into evil is appallingly rapid. At last, he has become sufficiently evil to qualify for the office of Satan- when it becomes vacant. His subsequent adventures prove that good and evil are not always as they seem. "For Love of Evil" is not just a gripping story; it also reflects the author's philosophical musings on the nature of good and evil. This theme continues in the next and final volume of this series, "And Eternity". After reading this book, you won't want to miss it!
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Summary: One of the best he's ever written!!!
Review: The young sorcerer, Parry, lived with his adopted father (who taught him the ways of magic), and his love, Jolie. This was in the 13th century. A crusade swept the country of France, devastating it, and incidentally claiming Jolie's life. Thanatos came to claim her soul, but instead, he let her reside in a drop of blood on Parry's wrist. Parry soon became a Franciscan, than Dominican monk. He was guided by Jolie's ghost, whom no one else saw. Afterwards, he became an Inquisitor. Something unexpected happened. Parry was corrupted by a demoness sent by Lucifer, for foiling all of His plans. Parry was then enslaved by Lucifer, but eventually over threw Him. Parry then became Satan, the new Lord of Hell; the Incarnation of Evil.
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Summary: A Masterpiece!
Review: This book adds character and realisim to Satan, who is normaly shown as the guy who cares about only himself. I sort of felt sorry for Parry, because he lost Jolie, but I figure it turned out okay in the end. I thought that Satan would just be proved a horrible tyrant, but I realized that if Orb could fall in love with Satan, he couldn't be all bad.....or could he?
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Summary: One word: AWESOME!!!
Review: This book is EASILY my favorite book ever written. It is so imaginative.... I love it! The whole series is great, but this one really pries into the life of Parry, and displays a lot of character. Piers Anthony is my all time favorite author, and this book is my favorite book of all time. (I haven't read And Eternity yet, but the first 6 are my 6 favorite books! My order of preference: For Love of Evil, With a Tangled Skein, On a Pale Horse, Bearing an Hourglass, Weilding a Red Sword, and then Being a Green Mother.)
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This book is really the best book I have ever read! It combines all of the loose ends in the series, and creates a flowing storyline. I have read and reread this book multiple times! I almost wish I was Parry during the course of this book! It's great! One question though.... what is Parry carrying on the cover? It's a green, glowing ball with a head inside. What is this?
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Summary: 2-cents worth
Review: This book was and still is one of the best books I have ever read. Much of anything I would want to say has already been said here, but I will just say that it inspired me to read the entire series. Though the entire thing is an excellent inspiration for thought in any reader, I would recommend the entire series, and of them all, this one was the best!
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Summary: Really 4.5 stars
Review: This book was my second fav book in the series ("With a Tangled Skien" being my first). I highly recomend if you have not read the other books in the series you at least read "Being a Green Mother" before this one. Anthony does a superb job of showing a unique version of satan and hell. I will not get into plot specifics, I dont wont to spoil it for those reading the series. I highly recomend this book to readers of the fantasy/sci-fi genre.
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Summary: Really 4.5 stars
Review: This book was my second fav book in the series ("With a Tangled Skien" being my first). I highly recomend if you have not read the other books in the series you at least read "Being a Green Mother" before this one. Anthony does a superb job of showing a unique version of satan and hell. I will not get into plot specifics, I dont wont to spoil it for those reading the series. I highly recomend this book to readers of the fantasy/sci-fi genre.
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