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Title: On a Pale Horse (Incarnations of Immortality, Bk. 1) by Piers Anthony ISBN: 0-345-33858-8 Publisher: Del Rey Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1989 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.76 (152 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Operating on Two Levels, Without Contradiction
Comment: I see "On a Pale Horse" as operating on two levels simultaneously. If you read the author's notes (which are a bit long-winded), you find out that Piers Anthony has a deal with his publisher that for every X number of high-volume sales books he writes, he gets to write one completely of his choosing, regardless of sales potential (see the truly stunning "Tatham Mound"). To this end, Anthony wrote "On a Pale Horse" as fun, easy-to-read, and somewhat simplistic. However, he could not resist tackling the philosophical meanings of death, which I believe he does well. The main character, Zane, is somewhat immature and naive; this puts him in a position where he can step back and look at death from an almost child-like starting point. The result is hidden depth in a book that was supposed to be "light fantasy". Both goals get accomplished: a rousing, fast, adventure fantasy tale; and, an objective, analytical look at the meaning of death. "On a Pale Horse" launches the "Incarnations of Immortality" series that spans the topics of death, time, fate, nature, war, good, and evil. The stories intertwine, giving the reader a chance to see events from several different perspectives. Light fantasy can be important writing. Here is proof, in the entire series.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Book! =)
Comment: I've read this book several times, as well as the rest of the Incarnation of Immortality series. This book is awesome. I've always admired Piers Anthony for the way he is so imaginative when it comes to his writing, and this book is no exception. I first read it when I was in High School, and the magic of the book has not left even to now, ten years later. Without giving too much away, the book is about a normal guy living on the verge of poverty who one day, has a close encounter with Death, the personification of the black hooded skeletal figure with scythe, and pale horse. Magic and science are interwoven in this world, they exist side by side. I see that other people have given this book various other kinds of reviews, but trust me, you'll like this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful and imaginative...
Comment: I stumbled across this book accidentally and was interested by the description of the story. I didn't know if I would like it or not and figured that I would read it for an hour and if I liked it I would continue to read it.\
If you can't tell from my rating, the reading went on for more than an hour. This ended up being very hard to put down and I really enjoyed the experiences of Zane as he learned the office and role of Death. Of interest was the story of Luna (Zane's love) and Death's hand in thwarting the plans of Satan over her.
Also of interest was the author's view of how Death is only a part of life and not something to be feared of. It was nice to find this true message in this work of fiction.
I found this to be very imaginative and original. I loved it and I look forward to the other books in this series!! I would recommend this to anybody who is looking for a book that is both different and philosophical.
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Title: Bearing an Hourglass (Incarnations of Immortality (Paperback)) by Piers Anthony ISBN: 0345313151 Publisher: Del Rey Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1991 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: With a Tangled Skein (Incarnations of Immortality (Paperback)) by PIERS ANTHONY ISBN: 0345318854 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 September, 1986 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Wielding a Red Sword (Incarnations of Immortality (Paperback)) by Piers Anthony ISBN: 0345322215 Publisher: Del Rey Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1987 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Being a Green Mother (Incarnations of Immortality (Paperback)) by Piers Anthony ISBN: 0345322231 Publisher: Del Rey Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1990 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: For Love of Evil : Book Six of Incarnations of Immortality (Incarnations of Immortality (Paperback)) by Piers Anthony, Piers A. Jacob ISBN: 0380752859 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 01 February, 1990 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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