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Blue Adept (Apprentice Adept #2)
In Book Two of the epic adventure that began in SPLIT INFINITY, Stile discovers life on Proton and Phaze is getting more difficult. On Proton he's a serf trying to prove his right to exist by competing in the Great Games. And on Phaze, where only magic worked, he was the Blue Adept trying to master the powers of sorcery. On both worlds, someone was trying to assassinate hi...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
August 12th 1987
by Del Rey
(first published April 12th 1981)
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I made the mistake of coming back to read this book after reading the author's autobiography "Bio of an Ogre". It's plainer than daylight that Piers created Stile in his image - the height complex, the crook knees, the obsession with horses, the harmonica playing, the stifling sense of "honour" that makes him an always misunderstood moral giant among mere mortals... When you realise how much the author is projecting, the whole thing invites a lot of cringing. The main crux of the book (and a lot...more
So.
I’m continuing on my trek through pulp fantasy I read as a kid – although I’m really not sure if I actually read these 3 books or not, I know I read books 4-7 of the series (I still owned them when I bought (or re-bought) these three). They definitely have that 70s/80s fantasy cover thing down though right? I don’t think the hero ever wears a chain mail skirt – yet there he is on the cover! The lady in red with the demon jumping out of an amulet is actually pretty accurate though.
The story it...more
I’m continuing on my trek through pulp fantasy I read as a kid – although I’m really not sure if I actually read these 3 books or not, I know I read books 4-7 of the series (I still owned them when I bought (or re-bought) these three). They definitely have that 70s/80s fantasy cover thing down though right? I don’t think the hero ever wears a chain mail skirt – yet there he is on the cover! The lady in red with the demon jumping out of an amulet is actually pretty accurate though.
The story it...more
Hmm, as I glanced at some of the reviews I seemed to notice the suggestion that it really is not a stand alone book, but rather a direct continuation of book one (in the same way that the Two Towers is a direct continuation) though that is hardly an issue considering the number of series out there that need to be read in order. Fortunately not all serial books are like that (such as The Dresden Files) but many are (in particular the Wheel of Time). I sort of assumed (and I know what they say ab...more
I read this book back when it came out in 1981. And I picked it up again because it was a library book (via Overdrive) that was available now. Of course, I'd forgotten that it was book 2 in the series! :-)
But it was still a lot of fun to read. Anthony writes an interesting story with the two worlds of science and magic. And the Game on the science side is really interesting too.
Technically, this book was annoying to read, with typos that looked like OCR errors on _every_ page (not an exaggerati...more
But it was still a lot of fun to read. Anthony writes an interesting story with the two worlds of science and magic. And the Game on the science side is really interesting too.
Technically, this book was annoying to read, with typos that looked like OCR errors on _every_ page (not an exaggerati...more
It's not actually worse than Split Infinity, really - it actually moves faster, the stakes are higher, and the many brief Tourney scenes remain entertaining (if slightly irritating once you realize just how implausible Stile's ridiculous breadth and depth of skills is. Seriously, he had a full-time job and he's 35, yet he can run marathons, is a top-ranked martial artist, a serious musician, the best rider on the planet, a competitive gymnast, skilled swordsman, and he can use a sewing machine?...more
Stile is becoming adroit at passing between the parallel worlds of Phaze and Proton. In Proton he must continue in the tournament to earn his citizenship, engaging in several interesting Games. In Phaze, he continues to track down the killer of his Other Self, whose place he is rapidly assuming. Perils abound in both worlds and the action never wanes. Stile is constantly in danger, which keeps the novel quite suspenseful and quickly paced. Both worlds are fascinating and filled with wonders and...more
Following Stile further as he continues the struggles from Split Infinity. Trying to complete a series of competitions to win his freedom in one world while trying to understand his new position and powers in the other. All while trying to avoid getting killed and working out who's trying to kill him. Phew!
While it doesn't really stand alone as a book, it's a good continuation of the series and keeps the intrigue and revelations coming.
While it doesn't really stand alone as a book, it's a good continuation of the series and keeps the intrigue and revelations coming.
When I was 13, I read a lot of Piers Anthony, and when I say “a lot,” I mean a lot. The guy was pretty much all I read, from the Xanth series to the Incarnations of Immortality series, and even the Battle Circle and Bio of a Space Tyrant series, but my favorite of his books from that time would have to be the Apprentice Adept series. I read them again in my late 20s and thought they held up pretty well, so when I got on a bit of a nostalgia kick recently, I thought I’d give these another go, jus...more
More enjoyable than the first; I really like the Game on Proton, and this installment gave it a center role. There was less lecturing, and it felt like the action progressed more smoothly. It was also nice to see Stile settling a bit more into his position as Blue, and learning to use his magic.... A minor quibble is that his spells all sounded very childish, and it was hard to imagine a good melody to go with them.
Book two in the Blue Adept series. Stile is a genius. He has to be. Not only must he win the Tourney, a high-tech contest of skill in both mind and body, but between rounds he must become his alter ego, the Blue Adept, and save his lady love... all this while trying to figure out who wants him dead.
Book II in the trilogy. Still pretty interesting and enjoyable.
Stile continues to move up the ladder winning the grand games in his effort to become a citizen and gain freedom. While in Phaze he and the Blue Lady continue to fight and find the person trying to assasinate him.
Stile continues to move up the ladder winning the grand games in his effort to become a citizen and gain freedom. While in Phaze he and the Blue Lady continue to fight and find the person trying to assasinate him.
Book 2 was the build up.
In the Blue Adept, Piers Anthony builds his creation to a tipping point. There is a mini-climax when Stile finds out who has been making attempts at his life, but this is quickly settled, and he discovers a bigger secret.
These books are page turners!
In the Blue Adept, Piers Anthony builds his creation to a tipping point. There is a mini-climax when Stile finds out who has been making attempts at his life, but this is quickly settled, and he discovers a bigger secret.
These books are page turners!
Once again big parts of the plot are immediately given away by the back of the book synopsis and/or cover and, as in the first book, the 'action' sequences are the slowest to read passages, but overall I enjoyed my second journey into the worlds of Phaze and Proton.
Fantasy (‘t is natuurlijk escapisme, maar ik vind ze leuk, zag wel dat er nog meer zijn, maar 3 lijkt me wel genoeg) (herlezen)
1. Split Infinity. 2. Blue Adept en 3. Juxtaposition
1. Split Infinity. 2. Blue Adept en 3. Juxtaposition
Dec 05, 2008
Julie
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fantasy fans
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read other Piers Anthony books
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It's been years since I read these, but I remember liking them quite a bit. Stile's a good character and the concept of the story is interesting.
Very intence adventure with witful mystery!: Beautiful story with lovable peopel and mistic animals. a great story with a lot of suspence.
A reread from about twenty five years ago. The story moves at a good pace and the main character struggles for survival as well as keeping true to his beliefs.
Ok, the story is getting a little more interesting with the second book, esp. when Stile is in Phaze. Some parts of when Stile is on Proton is kinda dull, except when someone is trying to kill him. All in all, a good read. Not great, but good!
Not as good as the first in the series but still entertaining. Both books are very similar in plot and could probably have been a single volume rather than two. Stile is transitioning between Phase & Proton in the search of his alternate selfs' killer and collecting a retinue of magical creatures as well as self aware machines to help him in his quest. As the story unfolds the connections between Phase & Proton becomes a little more clear and the killers identity is revealed somewhat.
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A great fantasy series. A very enjoyable read. I could not wait for the next one to come in from the library.
I think this had robots in it so maybe this wasn't strictly fantasy....I sure wish I could read like I read back then.
Getting more immersed in the whole idea and looking forward to finding out what the next surprise is
Best Piers Anthony I ever read and one of my all time favorite novels still, a quarter century later.
I am not into Fantasy, just wanted to see how Split Infinity proceeds. Well, it seems to just meander along.
Oct 18, 2010
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loved the adept series. The word puzzles, the action. I was young and it suited me.
A completely different series for Anthony from the Magic of Zanth. Loved it.
Love the games, the betting, the magic, the main character, the puzzles.
Moderately enjoyable. I liked it better when I was younger. 8-)
Not done with it yet, but it is great so far :)
Piers Anthony does not disappoint with the continuation of The Apprentice Adept series. Proton, Phaze, and The Game continue to grasp hold of the reader until the final page. One of my favorite lines was "The lad's eyes brightened and his little bloodsucking tusks showed cutely." Yes, there are vampires.
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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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