Seeking a solution to a perplexing personal problem, the delectable Demoness Metria asks for help from the wise Magician Humfrey. But before he wil...
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Dec 08, 2011
Kirsti
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Another of my favorite Xanth books, this one sees Metria/Mentia trying to find out why the stork is ignoring her signals, as she longs for a child since getting half a soul. The visit to the Good Magician leads to her organizing a trial for Roxanne Roc, the bird guarding the Simurgh's egg for the past few centuries. We see tests of Metria's morals, new friendships and of course the puns and usual Xanthian oddities. I really liked the adventure aspect of this one, and the group dynamics are some
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Jan 22, 2012
Edwin
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I'm a great fan of Demoness Metria (the main reason I bought most of Anthony's books after he wrapped up his original "trilogy"; I even wrote a small homage to her in one of my books) but I was sorely disappointed after reading "Roc and a Hard Place". I was expecting something very unusual after my favorite Demoness got split up into two different identities (D.Metria and D.mentia) in "Gargoyle Geis", but all I got was a tale (which devolves in to a courtroom drama)
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Sep 09, 2010
Izlinda
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When you're sick, but have insomnia, a very fluffy Xanth book by Piers Anthony is the way to go. As usual, his riddles are quite clever. I also liked the maturation of plot regarding some characters and their destiny.
May 02, 2008
Jeremy
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Not really my favorite, particularly since it breaks so many rules and the fourth wall.
Aug 23, 2009
Kaylynn
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Yeah, back to some good old puns and story telling. Wahoo. And a trial no less.
Oct 04, 2007
Aaron
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Demons magicians and rocs...
I enjoyed this book and think its a good one. there!
I enjoyed this book and think its a good one. there!
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