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Isle of View (Xanth #13)
Lovelorn
Loveworn Love LostPerplexed Prince Dolph, Xanth's precocious shapeshifter, should be in love but isn't. Nonetheless, he must chose between two fiancEes -- Nada the uninterested and Electra the uninteresting -- or all three of them will suffer the most dire consequences. Luckily a convenient catastrophe has popped up to distract Dolph form his dilemma -- the foal-na...more
Loveworn Love LostPerplexed Prince Dolph, Xanth's precocious shapeshifter, should be in love but isn't. Nonetheless, he must chose between two fiancEes -- Nada the uninterested and Electra the uninteresting -- or all three of them will suffer the most dire consequences. Luckily a convenient catastrophe has popped up to distract Dolph form his dilemma -- the foal-na...more
ebook, 276 pages
Published
October 13th 2009
by HarperCollins Publishers
(first published 1990)
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Well, I am finally at the end of all of the Xanth novels that I have read. I really do not know why I went through them all and wrote a comment on them, but I guess it is something that I felt that I had to do. I guess I really did persist through these novels, but then at the time that I was reading them, I was enjoying them, however I stopped here, for numerous reasons. I guess one of the main reasons is that I temporarily moved away from reading. While I would still read during this period o...more
Obviously the title is yet another pun. Prince Dolph is dealing with figuring out which of two girls betrothed to him is going to actually be his wife. (Guess polygamy isn't allowed in Xanth. A pity.)
I think this book was where I started to lose interest in this series. I wasn't a huge fan in the first place; I thought they were basically readable, and wanted to know all the details because my best friend loved them and we had little jokes that referenced the series, but Piers Anthony started sa...more
I think this book was where I started to lose interest in this series. I wasn't a huge fan in the first place; I thought they were basically readable, and wanted to know all the details because my best friend loved them and we had little jokes that referenced the series, but Piers Anthony started sa...more
Jan 25, 2010
Kathryn
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fiction,
sci-fi-fantasy
I read at least five books in the Xanth series after "Isle of View", but I believe this may be the last one that I really enjoyed. Sure, there's all the usual silliness, plus a guest star from ElfQuest that appears completely out of left field (but that was for a good cause), and yes Piers Anthony ticked me the HECK off when he thanked a reader for sending in the answer to Dolph's dilemma after he'd "already written it the wrong way". (Gah, reader submissions. Don't get me started.) But in all t...more
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This is the third Xanth book I borrowed from Matt (nobody bought them at the garage sale :P) and I was interested in it because I knew the dilemma of Dolph's betrothal would be resolved. I have to say, interesting solution...
Of course, a majority of the book concerns the quest to rescue Che, the flying centaur foal and the random appearance of Jenny Elf. I do like the parallels of the situation, and how some species in the series are maturing/changing, just like the centaurs (kind of) die near t...more
Of course, a majority of the book concerns the quest to rescue Che, the flying centaur foal and the random appearance of Jenny Elf. I do like the parallels of the situation, and how some species in the series are maturing/changing, just like the centaurs (kind of) die near t...more
I remembered that I had read this, but virtually notng about it. I suspect that may be the case for moat of the rest that I've read before, from here on out because these next few I've only read once or twice before and it was when they were first published. In other words, it was when I was a sleep-deprived mother of infants and toddlers in the nineties. I can't even remember exactly which one was the last I read, so that will be a surprise, too.
This is the book where Prince Dolph must make the...more
This is the book where Prince Dolph must make the...more
Oh, Piers Anthony. I found this one in a box of random books I'd picked up, delighted to find an author I recognized. Imagine my surprise when I realized this was one of the books I'd read in my youth, when I understood words better than content more often than not. If you're looking for an in-depth fantasy world that changes your life, this is not it. Not to say that Xanth isn't fleshed out - it is just pure light-hearted fun.
I'm an escapist, and I love the Xanth novels because I don't have to...more
I'm an escapist, and I love the Xanth novels because I don't have to...more
SUMMARY:
LovelornLoveworn Love LostPerplexed Prince Dolph, Xanth's precocious shapeshifter, should be in love but isn't. Nonetheless, he must chose between two fiancées -- Nada the uninterested and Electra the uninteresting -- or all three of them will suffer the most dire consequences. Luckily a convenient catastrophe has popped up to distract Dolph form his dilemma -- the foal-napping of young Che Centaur by goblins. And the only one who knows where Che is is a nice but remarkably naive elflike...more
LovelornLoveworn Love LostPerplexed Prince Dolph, Xanth's precocious shapeshifter, should be in love but isn't. Nonetheless, he must chose between two fiancées -- Nada the uninterested and Electra the uninteresting -- or all three of them will suffer the most dire consequences. Luckily a convenient catastrophe has popped up to distract Dolph form his dilemma -- the foal-napping of young Che Centaur by goblins. And the only one who knows where Che is is a nice but remarkably naive elflike...more
Jun 23, 2008
Werner
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Fans of the Xanth series, and of humorous fantasy in general
Shelves:
fantasy,
books-i-own
Man from Mundania, the twelfth Xanth volume, intervenes between this one and The Heaven Cent, which I reviewed here earlier this year; but Barb and I couldn't wait to read this one, since it provides the solution to Dolph's problem of two Betrothees. And solve it Anthony does, in his own perfect fashion, with everybody happy (this is, after all, Xanth :-) ) and some personal growth that comes from making a decision to do the right thing. Others besides Dolph, too, will be faced with ethical dile...more
I really should have loved a book about winged centaurs more. Don't get me wrong, I loved it but I found myself thinking,"get on with it!"
a little too much. I wish the book had more Dolph, Electra, and Nalda and less goblins. I also didn't like the thesaurus demon.
The ending made up for the books slow parts though, I really enjoyed watching Dolph truly see Electra. And my heart swelled for Electra as she spent her wedding night, it was sweet and romantic. I never expected such a sweetly romantic...more
a little too much. I wish the book had more Dolph, Electra, and Nalda and less goblins. I also didn't like the thesaurus demon.
The ending made up for the books slow parts though, I really enjoyed watching Dolph truly see Electra. And my heart swelled for Electra as she spent her wedding night, it was sweet and romantic. I never expected such a sweetly romantic...more
Isle of View (I love you, too ^_^) was amazing! Jenny Elf is awesome! Poor Jenny (in real life.) God, I hope she's okay. I wonder what became of her. Anyway, an amazing Xanth book! WOOHOO! I once heard someone say that Twilight (bleh) was the perfect escape for a troubled child. Bullshit. The Xanth series is. Three cheers for Mr Anthony!
The Xanth books were a hoot the first time through (many years ago). I attempted to reread them again recently, but they don't work for me now. It's probably not a maturity thing, because I still think Gilligan is funny! Hmmm. If you haven't read them yet, go for it. If you've read them once, remember them fondly.
I remember this one ... I didn't get the pun relating to the title until it actually happened (I am slow). I think this one was a little sappy and didn't quite have the rambunctious ending I usually get from one of his books. No gold coin for you.
I think my favorite part was the author's note at the end explaining who Jenny was named for. Stupid drunk drivers! And that's not to say I didn't enjoy the book, because I did.
I read ths because my husband likes it. It was hard to get into and a chore to read at times. A cute story, but the writing was dull and dragged on.
I bought this one because the character of Jenny Elf was a tribute to a young fan. I liked that Anthony was so supportive of her.
Jun 11, 2013
Annette McIntyre
rated it
2 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
family,
fantasy,
growing-up,
humour,
kidnapping,
magic,
marriage,
own,
romance,
wedding,
xanth,
young-adult
Che Centaur has been kidnapped. But who did it, and why? And who is the odd elf with him? Will Prince
Dolph choose well between his two betrothed?
Dolph choose well between his two betrothed?
I really enjoyed this book. It was an enjoyable adventure and the characters were a lot of fun. Anthony is taking Xanth in a new direction, and I for one enjoy it.
I love the Xanth Series. I find his play on words so fun and refreshing.
One of the many Xanth books that I enjoyed, before growing tired of the series.
Just way cute, interesting ideas, and fun stories.
it has a wonderful ending
Say the title out loud.
I love Piers Anthony's books.
Young adult 10-15
I love him too...
As I mentioned in my review of Heaven Cent, this book doesn't really stand alone but rather is a conclusion of the events (well some of them) of that book. As such, it feels like that one had all the action and this is just a drug out epilogue.
Even though I read this at the age of 11, I found the sex seem to be way too tame. It felt like the 'adult' parts of the book were purposefully edited so that i could read it when I really, really wanted to be one of the adults.
Damn the Conspiracy!
Even though I read this at the age of 11, I found the sex seem to be way too tame. It felt like the 'adult' parts of the book were purposefully edited so that i could read it when I really, really wanted to be one of the adults.
Damn the Conspiracy!
This is actually one of my favorite of the newer Xanth books. And by new I mean the new "trilogy." He really started going in a little different direction after the first 9 books and these nine books have a more continuous plot line, which I enjoy. I like this book because the whole Nada vs. Electra thing is finally resolved
I love you? no.. Isle of View!
One that is average on the enjoyable rating when it comes to Xanth. but a quick and good read. so, if you ever do read the series, be sure to read this one also. At least, read the first three before you read others. yeah.
One that is average on the enjoyable rating when it comes to Xanth. but a quick and good read. so, if you ever do read the series, be sure to read this one also. At least, read the first three before you read others. yeah.
I finally know who Dolph marries!
Piers Anthony is the master of fantasy and puns. This series is funny puns wrapped around a good story. I've enjoyed everyone I've read. This is a great series for kids especially.
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Though he spent the first four years of his life in England, Piers never returned to live in his country of birth after moving to Spain and immigrated to America at age six. After graduating with a B.A. from Goddard College, he married one of his fellow students and and spent fifteen years in an assortment of professions before he began writing fiction full-time.
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