Jordan was a ghost in Castle Roogna now. Although once he had been the most valorus of knights--that is, until he was betrayed by two wily magician...
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Dec 30, 2011
David
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I guess I might be getting to a point where I am confusing the Goodreads Database. By putting in all of the Xanth books I is probably starting to think that I read a lot of pre-teen fantasy novels. While it is true that I have done so in the past, it is not necessarily something that I am doing at the moment. Okay, I do have a number of such books on my self which I will get around to reading someday (which includes Game of Thrones, but that is hardly a pre-teen fantasy novel).
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Feb 28, 2011
John
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Apr 24, 2011
Stephanie
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This one is my favorite of the Xanth series. I read this book before I read any of the others. It was in this book that Piers Anthony entranced me into the magical world of Xanth. He piqued my interest through his play one words and phrases. He created a world that was fun and magical in all sense of the word. Although I love his other books, this one holds a special place in my heart for creating a passion for fantasy fiction.
Apr 30, 2011
Twyla
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I know I haven't been reading as much. Reading is more of a winter season thing rather than a reno season or garden season thing. Yes there'r only three seasons in my year.
I like this book.
I like this author
I like the use of puns.
I enjoyed the countryside, the history, the - well everything but the monsters. Love the stork analogy; I'll have to remember that should I ever get the chance to fuck again; which at this point in my life is highly doubtful.
Its an easy More...
I like this book.
I like this author
I like the use of puns.
I enjoyed the countryside, the history, the - well everything but the monsters. Love the stork analogy; I'll have to remember that should I ever get the chance to fuck again; which at this point in my life is highly doubtful.
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Feb 09, 2009
Jenn
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Anthony's concepts are always clever, but I nearly died from pun fallout in this book. They aren't even clever puns. They were incredibly distracting after a while. As a result, this was the last Anthony book I picked up.
There comes a time when a series has run it's course and the author needs to stop.
There comes a time when a series has run it's course and the author needs to stop.
Nov 02, 2010
Adrienne
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This book has all the qualities that make Xanth novels so much fun... it is light-hearted, the good guy always wins, there is definite swashbuckling, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. I was overjoyed to get my hands on this one!
May 30, 2008
jessica
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This is a strategic re-read. I've been feeling very depressed lately about forces outside of my control and the other night as I lay in bed unable to sleep, began puttering around in dark, rifling through stacks of books until I found just the right escapist tome to lighten my mood. Passed up Fool's Fate, Ender's Game and any number of Dresden Files books that might have done the trick.
There is a time in all of our lives for some quality fantastical punning a la Piers Anthony and for More...
There is a time in all of our lives for some quality fantastical punning a la Piers Anthony and for More...
May 14, 2011
Spencer
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This was even better than I remembered. It's a love story told to a 5-year-old audience with sex, betrayal and bitter regret! 'Nuff said.
I would like to point out a quote from Mr. Anthony in the "Author's Note" at the end:
"You see, I have many young readers, who write me in much greater numbers than the older ones do, but they are really not the largest audience for Xanth. Despite appearances, Xanth is intended mostly for adults, which may be why the kids l More...
I would like to point out a quote from Mr. Anthony in the "Author's Note" at the end:
"You see, I have many young readers, who write me in much greater numbers than the older ones do, but they are really not the largest audience for Xanth. Despite appearances, Xanth is intended mostly for adults, which may be why the kids l More...
Sep 17, 2009
Brianne
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Xanth has a lot of moving forward but going back in time moments, this was one of them. Still the book wasn't confusing and I really enjoyed it. You can twist a land and wring tons of good original stories out of it.
Xanth is a good series to read as a filler series. Read the books you want if you run out of books, pick up a Xanth, or you could just read them all through, that's cool too.
Xanth is a good series to read as a filler series. Read the books you want if you run out of books, pick up a Xanth, or you could just read them all through, that's cool too.
Oct 19, 2009
Theresa
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Humor, romance, and adventure all rolled in one book.
While there are a few who don't like this book because of the excessive use of puns and wordplay, I find it the opposite. I think the only way to make the Xanth series better than it is, is to show just how versatile the English language can be.
About the story in itself, while there was more romance than I expected, but it also held quite a few comedic moments for those who aren't fans of straight romance. Overall, I found the mix More...
While there are a few who don't like this book because of the excessive use of puns and wordplay, I find it the opposite. I think the only way to make the Xanth series better than it is, is to show just how versatile the English language can be.
About the story in itself, while there was more romance than I expected, but it also held quite a few comedic moments for those who aren't fans of straight romance. Overall, I found the mix More...
Oct 18, 2009
Greg
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A book, from a series of books, that I read in my teens. I picked it up at a thrift store to read it once again. A little tongue-in-cheek, it's a fun read for teenagers.
Feb 21, 2011
Irene
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At some point Piers Anthony stops being clever with puns and the series turns into like a series written for twelve year olds but even so this book was p good
Apr 04, 2009
Monica
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I remember I enjoyed this series a great deal when I was an early teen. I also remember that as the series went on it got darker, weirder and a little pervier.
Mar 01, 2009
Gwendy2
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This is my favorite Xanth book. Some people call it the punniest, but I call it the funniest. Gotta love this type of humor.
Jun 15, 2009
Meighan
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I enjoyed the story in this book, but the puns were a little heavy handed.
Sep 19, 2011
Sherry
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Ivy who is now 5 is having a boring afternoon after being grounded. Sits and listens to the tale of his demise told by one of the resident ghosts of the castle
Jan 26, 2009
Pbnray
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between books 1 and 8 i think this one is my favorite...it was a little naraty but once i got used to it I LOVED IT!
Apr 27, 2007
Christy
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Piers Anthony's fantasy novels are very assessible to those like me, who aren't into hardcore fantasy. It is unusual enough to be fantasy, but does not include pages and pages of unpronouncable names of people and places. Kind of similar to The Princess Bride, it's silly, funny, romantic and fun. In this book five-year-old sorceress Ivy helps castle ghost Jordan re-discover his past full of grand adventure and cruel deception.
