Rating: Summary: A lightweight book in a lightweight series Review: Another lightweight fantasy novel by Mr. Anthony in a lightweight series. This book and series is recommended only for juveniles. It did not hold my interest. The characters' misadventures weren't all that interesting nor compelling. Anthony does bring to closure some of the personal issues that each character has developed in the first two novels. It seems obvious at the ending that there will be another book in the series to settle the events started in the DoOon Mode in Virtual Mode. Since we haven't seen the next installment as yet, one can guess that either the series didn't do all that well and is not a high priority for Anthony to continue or that he frankly has no place to go with the storyline. The next book could actually be the best since a hopping mad Dwang could once again pursue his plans to invade the other modes. It would be up to Colene to thwart his plans once more, provided she survived.
Rating: Summary: A lightweight book in a lightweight series Review: Another lightweight fantasy novel by Mr. Anthony in a lightweight series. This book and series is recommended only for juveniles. It did not hold my interest. The characters' misadventures weren't all that interesting nor compelling. Anthony does bring to closure some of the personal issues that each character has developed in the first two novels. It seems obvious at the ending that there will be another book in the series to settle the events started in the DoOon Mode in Virtual Mode. Since we haven't seen the next installment as yet, one can guess that either the series didn't do all that well and is not a high priority for Anthony to continue or that he frankly has no place to go with the storyline. The next book could actually be the best since a hopping mad Dwang could once again pursue his plans to invade the other modes. It would be up to Colene to thwart his plans once more, provided she survived.
Rating: Summary: Okay, but not the best of the series Review: Anthony spends too much time in this book setting up scenery and action and although the characters interact, I don't get the sense that they care too much either way. Colene's science teacher introduction was good, but I can't understand why AFTER she was [forced to make love] she got a crush and started flirting with the teacher. And it was INCREDIBLY convenient that the one thing she remembers in biology has to do with Burgess. An ok read, but didn't make me jump out of my seat.
Rating: Summary: Great Review: As usual, Piers Anthony comes through with another great book. I have really enjoyed the Mode series and can't wait for a next one. I sure hope there is a next one!!! I didn't think I could find another series that I liked as much as the XANTH series but I have. Chaos Mode as book 3 just keeps my interest going.
Rating: Summary: A most read third novel! Review: Chaos Mode is as good as Virtual and Fractal Mode. New reality, new character-anchor and full of humanity and reality. I don't want to spoil the novel for new readers, but briefly, in this novel we learned more about Colene reasons to be the way she is. We see her fears and dreams, her love to live and die, and more importantly, how all the characters are the family that Colene always wants but her parents couldn't give her. The end of Chaos is a cliffhanger!!! So I am looking forward to read DoOon Mode to know how is going to end this series!!! So, if you have started reading the Mode series, what are you waiting for? Just go and read it!!
Rating: Summary: A unique story with characters that steal your heart. Review: Chaos Mode is the third book(and hopefully not the last) in the mode series. The series is full of colorful charicters that you can't help but feel sorry for. From the beggining when you are in the bathroom with Colene you feel your heart go out to her. And she isn't the only one that has real depth in this story. The girl that got burned with cigarret butts is another. I loved how she ended up in a world where you remember your futer and not your past so she ended up happy in the end. Anyway this is a story with characters that reach out and grab you. I hope he doesn't stop writing them now.
Rating: Summary: Piers Anthony Does It Again! Review: For those who have read this book and have nothing better to do than complain about its repetitiveness I say, Get a Life! Piers reminds the reader of Colene's mental state so that we don't lose perspective of her perspective. Mr.Anthony has given, by far, the best representation of a suicidal teenager girl I have ever seen from a person who hasn't experienced it first hand. I should know. I've been close. Although I DO have a problem with the excessive amount of nudity in this book, I don't let that get in the way of the excellence of the story. Elizabeth Pearson- age 16
Rating: Summary: This was a great book!!! Review: Hey, I love the Mode series books, if you haven't read this book yet you might not want to read further-- I'm going to mention things you might not want to know. First off, congrats to Darian and Colene, but also, I give my regards (trying to not spoil here). Although I like these books, I'm kinda wishing Anthony would get them to Darian's world already, but between that they sure do have hectic tavelings! Okay, listen up, anyone who knows when the 4 Mode book is coming out, and possibly what it's about, can you please write to me? Thanks!! --Jessica
Rating: Summary: Not much of a reader Review: I am person who finds it difficult to read books. It takes me months to read a book, even though I am glued to the story-line. The "Mode Series Books" have been the most amazing books I have ever read. I love the research that Piers does to bring his books alive. I really felt sorry in a way for Coline but I was happy to see her find a love, and excitement in her life. I also loved Marsey Doats and Seqiro who were true friends for Coline. Can't wait for the next book in the series, hurry up Piers Anthony.
Rating: Summary: Not much of a reader Review: I am person who finds it difficult to read books. It takes me months to read a book, even though I am glued to the story-line. The "Mode Series Books" have been the most amazing books I have ever read. I love the research that Piers does to bring his books alive. I really felt sorry in a way for Coline but I was happy to see her find a love, and excitement in her life. I also loved Marsey Doats and Seqiro who were true friends for Coline. Can't wait for the next book in the series, hurry up Piers Anthony.
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