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Xanth #21
Faun & Games
The miraculous and mirth-filled land of Xanth holds many marvels. But now an extraordinary new aspect of this remarkable realm unfolds as young Forrest Faun’s quest takes him to a tiny planet hidden in the heart of Xanth. There, with a delightful “day mare” as his constant companion, Forrest will find more marvels then he ever dreamed of.
340 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 1997
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Piers Anthony
441 books4,215 followersThough 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.
Piers is a self-proclaimed environmentalist and lives on a tree farm in Florida with his wife. They have two grown daughters.
Piers is a self-proclaimed environmentalist and lives on a tree farm in Florida with his wife. They have two grown daughters.
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September 12, 2023
This book was a good one but not great enough for 5 stars. I'm not writing up a review more than I've written because I finished it and then started the next book in the series and have just about finished it. Look for a better review for the next one, lol.
November 1, 2009
Xanth #21: Faun & Games, by Piers Anthony
When Branch Faun is lost to the Void, his friend Forrest embarks on a quest to find a replacement before Branch's tree dies. Like all Xanth protagonists, he goes to visit Good Magician Humfrey with his Question, and his resulting adventure sends him to the world of Ptero.
Forrest is paired with Imbri, a nightmare who used to deliver bad dreams but then got a soul and became a daydream delivering mare. The two travel to Ptero, which is a moon orbiting Princess Ida's head. Ptero is the place where all people who might ever be born on Xanth wait to be delivered by storks. Ptero follows Xanth is some aspects - full of puns and magic, but also different. Geography is time on the moon, if you travel in one direction you become younger, the other, older. So people on Ptero are restricted in travel by their age range.
In the course of his Quest to find a new faun for Branch's tree, Forrest saves Ptero from marginalization, struggles to overcome his faun-ly feelings for the twin princesses Dawn and Eve, and starts to fall in love. Like most Xanth characters, Forrest comes to realize the true value of his Answer is in the journey it prompts, not the actual Answer itself.
This is a solid entry in the Xanth series; I'm not particularly a fan of it but neither is it horrible. The concept of Ptero is a little farfetched, but it also gives Anthony a new direction to expand in. There are maybe a few too many puns; I sometimes wonder if Anthony created comic strips to use up readers suggestions, but then of course puns are an integral part of Xanth.
3/5.
When Branch Faun is lost to the Void, his friend Forrest embarks on a quest to find a replacement before Branch's tree dies. Like all Xanth protagonists, he goes to visit Good Magician Humfrey with his Question, and his resulting adventure sends him to the world of Ptero.
Forrest is paired with Imbri, a nightmare who used to deliver bad dreams but then got a soul and became a daydream delivering mare. The two travel to Ptero, which is a moon orbiting Princess Ida's head. Ptero is the place where all people who might ever be born on Xanth wait to be delivered by storks. Ptero follows Xanth is some aspects - full of puns and magic, but also different. Geography is time on the moon, if you travel in one direction you become younger, the other, older. So people on Ptero are restricted in travel by their age range.
In the course of his Quest to find a new faun for Branch's tree, Forrest saves Ptero from marginalization, struggles to overcome his faun-ly feelings for the twin princesses Dawn and Eve, and starts to fall in love. Like most Xanth characters, Forrest comes to realize the true value of his Answer is in the journey it prompts, not the actual Answer itself.
This is a solid entry in the Xanth series; I'm not particularly a fan of it but neither is it horrible. The concept of Ptero is a little farfetched, but it also gives Anthony a new direction to expand in. There are maybe a few too many puns; I sometimes wonder if Anthony created comic strips to use up readers suggestions, but then of course puns are an integral part of Xanth.
3/5.
December 5, 2008
While the Xanth series has always thrived on puns, this book has too many puns. Sometimes the book feels like it is nothing but a list of puns with just tiny bit of plot thrown in. A central character seems absent for much of the book; she's there but too quiet. Compared to the earlier books in the series, it seems as if Anthony feels a little bored with Xanth. Really didn't like this one; surprising considering Night-Mare was my favorite in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 3, 2009
I know that Piers Anthony has a rather large following of readers, but with this book as my first exposure, I can honestly say I am not impressed. Everything from the jokes to the situations is cliche. At best, the read is boring. At worst, it is a mockery of the human imagination.
I will probably not be returning and Anthony or his Xanth worlds again.
I will probably not be returning and Anthony or his Xanth worlds again.
August 26, 2019
4 Stars
Faun & Games is the twenty-first book in the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. We follow Forrest Faun on a quest that will send him to the tiny planet at the heart of Xanth. Along with his constant companion, Day Mare, they embark on a mind boggling adventure. And so begins this epic fantasy with some sci-fi thrown in for fun.
The Xanth Series is quite a really long series that has spanned many decades. I remember reading the first few books back in the very early 1980’s and was totally captivated by the epic fantasy that unfolded before my eyes. I collected all the books as each new one was released and have revisited them a few times over the years. Recently I had been reorganising my bookshelves, because eight book cases have become insufficient to house all my books (#bookwhoredilemma)- and it came to the point where I was going to have to get rid of some of my older books/series in order to make way for new favourites. I looked at all the larger/longer series first and this is one of the larger series that I have, it came under scrutiny. I decided to reread all the books I was considering getting rid of first- before making a final decision. I can honestly say that although I these books didn’t blow me away as they once did- I still really enjoyed all the adventure, magic, swords & sorcery like epic fantasy that Mr. Anthony is renowned for. He has imbued his stories with plenty of humour, a playfulness, lots of fun, action, some history, conspiracies, secrets, surprising developments, and much, much more. We meet so many varied and original characters along the way- the books are full of wonderful fictional beasts and paranormal creatures/beasts. From centaurs, to demons, dragons, fauns, gargoyles, goblins, golems, harpies, merfolk, elves, nymphs, ogres, zombies, and curse fiends- and a few more I am sure I have missed.
The world of Xanth is wonderfully rich and vividly descriptive. It is really well written and is so easy to imagine, it came to life before my eyes. Each ‘person’ in Xanth is born with their own unique magical ability, which is called a ‘talent’. We follow along on many epic adventures and explore the world as the story unfolds.
I have many fond memories of reading this book/series- and in the end I can’t cull any of my collection. So I decided to just purchase a couple of extra bookcases instead. #myprecious
A series worth exploring- especially for any epic fantasy lover who loves some fun and humour served with their adventure.
Thank you, Mr. Anthony!
Faun & Games is the twenty-first book in the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. We follow Forrest Faun on a quest that will send him to the tiny planet at the heart of Xanth. Along with his constant companion, Day Mare, they embark on a mind boggling adventure. And so begins this epic fantasy with some sci-fi thrown in for fun.
The Xanth Series is quite a really long series that has spanned many decades. I remember reading the first few books back in the very early 1980’s and was totally captivated by the epic fantasy that unfolded before my eyes. I collected all the books as each new one was released and have revisited them a few times over the years. Recently I had been reorganising my bookshelves, because eight book cases have become insufficient to house all my books (#bookwhoredilemma)- and it came to the point where I was going to have to get rid of some of my older books/series in order to make way for new favourites. I looked at all the larger/longer series first and this is one of the larger series that I have, it came under scrutiny. I decided to reread all the books I was considering getting rid of first- before making a final decision. I can honestly say that although I these books didn’t blow me away as they once did- I still really enjoyed all the adventure, magic, swords & sorcery like epic fantasy that Mr. Anthony is renowned for. He has imbued his stories with plenty of humour, a playfulness, lots of fun, action, some history, conspiracies, secrets, surprising developments, and much, much more. We meet so many varied and original characters along the way- the books are full of wonderful fictional beasts and paranormal creatures/beasts. From centaurs, to demons, dragons, fauns, gargoyles, goblins, golems, harpies, merfolk, elves, nymphs, ogres, zombies, and curse fiends- and a few more I am sure I have missed.
The world of Xanth is wonderfully rich and vividly descriptive. It is really well written and is so easy to imagine, it came to life before my eyes. Each ‘person’ in Xanth is born with their own unique magical ability, which is called a ‘talent’. We follow along on many epic adventures and explore the world as the story unfolds.
I have many fond memories of reading this book/series- and in the end I can’t cull any of my collection. So I decided to just purchase a couple of extra bookcases instead. #myprecious
A series worth exploring- especially for any epic fantasy lover who loves some fun and humour served with their adventure.
Thank you, Mr. Anthony!
May 22, 2020
I understand this author has a massive following so I tried a novel. I plodded through and saw the many, many puns. I enjoy puns, nut these weren't often sustained, more likely superficial or even poorly done. Certainly quantity over quality.
The plot, meanwhile, rambled. Not with a playful or fantastic sense, more with a make up a page or a two at a time as one goes along , then make something else up. The characters, the cosmology, it was all so superficial. Granted, a larger cosmology did emerge, like Inception: a world within a world within a world, and layers of tasks to achieve the various objectives to reach the original goal (which itself is transformed through education on the quest, a familiar method to impart a lesson learned). However, it all felt contrived, like throwing a lot at the wall and seeing what sticks.
Then I got to the end and read a long personal note from the author to his adoring fans, where he caught them up on his private life details, then thanked, by name, hundreds of readers to send in puns and ideas for him to work into the book -- which he did! No wonder it felt thrown together in such a fashion -- it was. This process ensures these fans (and others who write in as his following grows or evolves) will turn to the book to find if their work has made it in, or to look for it in future volumes in the long Xanth series. (This is book 21!)
This is a playful, British humor, fantasy universe known for its puns. I have found the same thing but better, to my mind, in the Discworld writings of Sir Terry Pratchett. With so many of his books unread, I think I personally will seek out more there before I retufrn to Xanth.
The plot, meanwhile, rambled. Not with a playful or fantastic sense, more with a make up a page or a two at a time as one goes along , then make something else up. The characters, the cosmology, it was all so superficial. Granted, a larger cosmology did emerge, like Inception: a world within a world within a world, and layers of tasks to achieve the various objectives to reach the original goal (which itself is transformed through education on the quest, a familiar method to impart a lesson learned). However, it all felt contrived, like throwing a lot at the wall and seeing what sticks.
Then I got to the end and read a long personal note from the author to his adoring fans, where he caught them up on his private life details, then thanked, by name, hundreds of readers to send in puns and ideas for him to work into the book -- which he did! No wonder it felt thrown together in such a fashion -- it was. This process ensures these fans (and others who write in as his following grows or evolves) will turn to the book to find if their work has made it in, or to look for it in future volumes in the long Xanth series. (This is book 21!)
This is a playful, British humor, fantasy universe known for its puns. I have found the same thing but better, to my mind, in the Discworld writings of Sir Terry Pratchett. With so many of his books unread, I think I personally will seek out more there before I retufrn to Xanth.
April 16, 2020
3.5/5
This is more like it! In his last novel, Piers Anthony ran himself over and out with puns and it took away from the storyline. I like his puns, but Xanth is magical even without them, and I'm here for the story, not for counting how many puns he manages to fit onto one page.
In this book, we are introduced to Forrest Faun and are reunited with the recurring Night Mare, Imbri (who is now a Day Mare) as well as several other recurring characters. The timeline continues and so does the family tree...Forrest goes into Ida's moon. Which turns out to be another planet called Ptero. It sets up an interesting premise for future episodes. I'm back in, baby!
This is more like it! In his last novel, Piers Anthony ran himself over and out with puns and it took away from the storyline. I like his puns, but Xanth is magical even without them, and I'm here for the story, not for counting how many puns he manages to fit onto one page.
In this book, we are introduced to Forrest Faun and are reunited with the recurring Night Mare, Imbri (who is now a Day Mare) as well as several other recurring characters. The timeline continues and so does the family tree...Forrest goes into Ida's moon. Which turns out to be another planet called Ptero. It sets up an interesting premise for future episodes. I'm back in, baby!
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October 23, 2025Piers Anthony's most exceptional Xanth adventure ever reveals wnodrous new worlds of mirth and magic!The miraculous and mirth-filled land of Xanth holds many marvels. But now an extraordinary new aspect of this remarkable realm unfolds as young Forrest Faun's quest takes him to a tiny planet hidden in the heart of Xanth. There, with a delightful "day mare" as his constant companion, Forrest will find more marvels then he ever dreamed of.Packed with magic, mystery, and mirth, Faun & Games is the freshest and most exciting Xanth adventure in a month of Pundays!
August 10, 2017
Okay, so, this is by far one of the strangest Xanth novels if not the strangest Anthony novel I've ever read (even more so than Bearing an Hour Glass :p). As much as I enjoyed this novel it was SO VERY WEIRD! They just kept going deeper! It was almost like reading a foray into the item world from Disgaea...only WAAAAY more interesting and MUCH less insane.
June 1, 2020
The Xanth books by Piers Anthony were one of the first SciFi/Fantasy series I ever read. I love puns so I have always enjoyed them. Upon re-reading them I can see that they have some weaknesses but overall they stand the test of time. They are a fun and fast read that keeps me amused without any deep thinking required.
April 20, 2020
UGH! I just filled a box with "my thoughts". I thought that was a review. I'm not typing all that again. Hated this book. Cutsie crap for pre-teens maybe. Can't believe a friend thought I'd like this.
December 29, 2024
The characters were explained so well to my imagination that they became real.
The story line very interesting and the people were much loved by me and I would read it all over again for the joy of it.
The story line very interesting and the people were much loved by me and I would read it all over again for the joy of it.
August 9, 2025
Did not finish. Liked the wordplay, got really uncomfortable with the minor characters making sexual advances towards an adult and the book focusing on the breasts of a woman as she reverses in age to a minor. Unneeded.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 30, 2017
I enjoyed this book which took us on an adventure unlike any before. I did start to wonder when we would get to where we needed to be.
April 12, 2019
It was a fun and quick read, but rather redundant throughout. I usually enjoy his books but I was tempted to skip parts in this one due to the same over and over.
May 26, 2020
Very cute read
Want to read
July 19, 2020elibrary
June 19, 2021
Good as Usual
Piers Anthony. Xanth. And a whole lot of things we never knew about. Like the difference between desire and real love.
Piers Anthony. Xanth. And a whole lot of things we never knew about. Like the difference between desire and real love.
July 10, 2023
An adventure for Forest Faun & Mare Imbri
August 7, 2023
lots of puns good book to read
March 28, 2024
I love this series but there may have been a few too many puns in this book. I liked the storyline though and will definitely read more books.
February 17, 2025
Excellent
"Faun & Games" is an unbelievable compilation of puns and puzzles, wrapped in a coating of adventure and mystery. Well worth reading.
"Faun & Games" is an unbelievable compilation of puns and puzzles, wrapped in a coating of adventure and mystery. Well worth reading.
May 31, 2025
Another adventure in Xanth (and Petro, Pyramid, and Torus)
February 27, 2009
c1997
A Tor Book
Published by Tom Doherty Associates,Inc
I bought this book on vacation. It is like new with a perfect dust jacket. I plan to gift it to the library.
IMHO this is wonderfull satire about sexual and courtship behavior, and about attitudes about proper sexual beliefs.
p109
"We'll just have to establish that Imbri is an adult human female, and then have her remove her clothing."
"But that would be improper,"Imbri protested. "a human woman wouldn't."
"Precisely," Cathryn said. "That makes it ogleable."
The logic was impeccable. So, reluctantly, Imbri agreed. She reformed her dress, which was made of her own soul-stuff, so that it had a number of pieces. Then Forest and Catheryn stood on either side of the peak, serving as an audience. Imbri, who had experience with male dreams, explained what was required, so that they could make suitable comments that would help attract the ogre's notice. Then Imbri stood on the highest knoll and lifted her arms.
"Behold!" Cathryn said loudly. "A modest human style female woman lady is about to do a naughty strip tease dance, that no decent person should observe."
"Great!" Forrest exclaimed, just as loudly. "As an improper male type faun I can hardly wait."
Then Imbri began her dance. She stepped around, wiggling her bottom. She was pretty goood at it; her experience making daydreams must have helped. Then she kicked one foot high, so that her leg showed all the way to the knee. Her sandals were still protecting her from moving her feet incorrectly, so that she managed to show only as much as she meant to.
"Disgusting!" Cathryn pronounced.
"More! More!" Forrest cried.
Imbri whirled, so that her skirt flared out and lifted, showing both knees.
"Stop this vile display at once!" Catheryn said in her best imitation of an adult voice. "Don't you realize that a child might see?"
"Who cares?" Forrest demanded irresponsibily.
There was a faint shudder in the ground. Either the earth itself was disgusted at the display, or an ogre was stirring far away.
Imbri took hold of the kerchief whe had formed and drew it from her head. She tossed it in the air, where it fluttered a moment, then dissolved into vapor.
"Indecent exposure!" Catheryn protested.
"Take it off! Take it!" Forrest insisted wickedly as he sat down on the ground.
The ground rumbled. Something huge was trudging in their direction.
Imbri worked off her blouse and threw it at Forrest, who caught it and sniffed it in as vulgar a manner as he could imagine. Actually it was a very nice blouse, with a faint smell of fresh hay. It was Mare Imbri's natural soul substance. Then it dissolved, because of course she couldn't afford to get fragmented.
"Absolutely revolting," Catheryn proclaimed.
"Devine," he countered sincerely.
A Tor Book
Published by Tom Doherty Associates,Inc
I bought this book on vacation. It is like new with a perfect dust jacket. I plan to gift it to the library.
IMHO this is wonderfull satire about sexual and courtship behavior, and about attitudes about proper sexual beliefs.
p109
"We'll just have to establish that Imbri is an adult human female, and then have her remove her clothing."
"But that would be improper,"Imbri protested. "a human woman wouldn't."
"Precisely," Cathryn said. "That makes it ogleable."
The logic was impeccable. So, reluctantly, Imbri agreed. She reformed her dress, which was made of her own soul-stuff, so that it had a number of pieces. Then Forest and Catheryn stood on either side of the peak, serving as an audience. Imbri, who had experience with male dreams, explained what was required, so that they could make suitable comments that would help attract the ogre's notice. Then Imbri stood on the highest knoll and lifted her arms.
"Behold!" Cathryn said loudly. "A modest human style female woman lady is about to do a naughty strip tease dance, that no decent person should observe."
"Great!" Forrest exclaimed, just as loudly. "As an improper male type faun I can hardly wait."
Then Imbri began her dance. She stepped around, wiggling her bottom. She was pretty goood at it; her experience making daydreams must have helped. Then she kicked one foot high, so that her leg showed all the way to the knee. Her sandals were still protecting her from moving her feet incorrectly, so that she managed to show only as much as she meant to.
"Disgusting!" Cathryn pronounced.
"More! More!" Forrest cried.
Imbri whirled, so that her skirt flared out and lifted, showing both knees.
"Stop this vile display at once!" Catheryn said in her best imitation of an adult voice. "Don't you realize that a child might see?"
"Who cares?" Forrest demanded irresponsibily.
There was a faint shudder in the ground. Either the earth itself was disgusted at the display, or an ogre was stirring far away.
Imbri took hold of the kerchief whe had formed and drew it from her head. She tossed it in the air, where it fluttered a moment, then dissolved into vapor.
"Indecent exposure!" Catheryn protested.
"Take it off! Take it!" Forrest insisted wickedly as he sat down on the ground.
The ground rumbled. Something huge was trudging in their direction.
Imbri worked off her blouse and threw it at Forrest, who caught it and sniffed it in as vulgar a manner as he could imagine. Actually it was a very nice blouse, with a faint smell of fresh hay. It was Mare Imbri's natural soul substance. Then it dissolved, because of course she couldn't afford to get fragmented.
"Absolutely revolting," Catheryn proclaimed.
"Devine," he countered sincerely.
October 10, 2015
This is Book 21 of the Xanth Series. It follows Forest Faun, who is on a journey to find another faun to take over a clog tree that is next to him. He does what most people do when they need an answer, and seeks out Good Magician Humphrey. He does not get his answer immediately, but is directed to Princess Ida at Castle Roogna. With the Day Mare Imbri as his guide, they go on to explore the world of Ptero, which is the moon that is circling the Princess' head, in search for a faun to take over the clog tree.
They find that the world of Ptero is vastly different that Xanth. For instance, a character's age is dependent upon location, so traveling To or From will adjust the person's age accordingly. Also, the world is filled with might-be's, characters that are not yet real, but might be if the right circumstances occur. While searching for help in finding a faun, Forest and Imbri find out that to give or receive help, one much trade a service. While on this journey, they end up helping that world's human colony from being marginalized. To do this, they have to go to Ptero's Princess Ida's Pyramid that is circling her head. Services are exchanged differently there, but they find that the Princess Ida on Pyramid has a Donut named Torus circling her head! And Forest and Imbri have to visit there too!
I liked this book. It was fun and entertaining, and it was pretty cool to find out about the moon circling Ida's head. It is filled with a lot of puns, especially when the characters have to go through the comic strip on Ptero. It was a good installment for the series, and fans of the series will enjoy it. This book is unlike others in the series in that I don't think it can be read out of order and still be enjoyed. Like other books in the series, it makes reference to events and characters of the previous books on the series. However, this installment seems to make so much use of these references that anyone who has not read the previous books in the series may get lost.
They find that the world of Ptero is vastly different that Xanth. For instance, a character's age is dependent upon location, so traveling To or From will adjust the person's age accordingly. Also, the world is filled with might-be's, characters that are not yet real, but might be if the right circumstances occur. While searching for help in finding a faun, Forest and Imbri find out that to give or receive help, one much trade a service. While on this journey, they end up helping that world's human colony from being marginalized. To do this, they have to go to Ptero's Princess Ida's Pyramid that is circling her head. Services are exchanged differently there, but they find that the Princess Ida on Pyramid has a Donut named Torus circling her head! And Forest and Imbri have to visit there too!
I liked this book. It was fun and entertaining, and it was pretty cool to find out about the moon circling Ida's head. It is filled with a lot of puns, especially when the characters have to go through the comic strip on Ptero. It was a good installment for the series, and fans of the series will enjoy it. This book is unlike others in the series in that I don't think it can be read out of order and still be enjoyed. Like other books in the series, it makes reference to events and characters of the previous books on the series. However, this installment seems to make so much use of these references that anyone who has not read the previous books in the series may get lost.
December 9, 2011
Faun and Games is the real introduction to Ida's moons, and I have to admit, I much prefer reading about Xanth proper than this might be. should have been, could have been and will be characters and places. It kind of turns into a muddled mess in my head, but I still love Xanth books, and Forrest is a great new character, and Imbri has always been one of my favorites.
Xanth is of course, full of puns, and that is one of the reasons I love the story so much. There are loads of puns in this one, so many in fact, that I find myself groaning over the stupidity of most of them. Sometimes I get bogged down in puns and can't struggle back through the story, but mostly, they're funny. Beware though, if they aren't for you, you probably won't enjoy this book.
For fans of Piers Anthony, and especially his previous Xanth books. A nice combination of fantasy and sci-fi elements, and an engaging adventure and romance.
Xanth is of course, full of puns, and that is one of the reasons I love the story so much. There are loads of puns in this one, so many in fact, that I find myself groaning over the stupidity of most of them. Sometimes I get bogged down in puns and can't struggle back through the story, but mostly, they're funny. Beware though, if they aren't for you, you probably won't enjoy this book.
For fans of Piers Anthony, and especially his previous Xanth books. A nice combination of fantasy and sci-fi elements, and an engaging adventure and romance.
September 23, 2013
This was a huge step back in the development of Xanth in my opinion. The outcome of the story was blatantly obvious from the get go, which made the entire story seem pointless.
I also really didn't like the idea of Ida's moons. Geography being time I could have handled if that was it. But add to that the idea of people that actually exist being there for no reason other that to confuse the reader. Also the gaining/losing of mass or falling in love when a favor is done. These ideas seemed like they were just thrown in as there was nothing better to do.
And the puns... Twice in the book he mentions how bad the puns are. This does not excuse them, it only makes it that much worse. Most of the puns in this book were not very creative and served absolutely no purpose except to satisfy a fan that wrote in and suggested it.
In the Author's Note, Anthony says that he really loved the idea of these moons. I just hope I wasn't alone in hating them so we don't have to go back...
I also really didn't like the idea of Ida's moons. Geography being time I could have handled if that was it. But add to that the idea of people that actually exist being there for no reason other that to confuse the reader. Also the gaining/losing of mass or falling in love when a favor is done. These ideas seemed like they were just thrown in as there was nothing better to do.
And the puns... Twice in the book he mentions how bad the puns are. This does not excuse them, it only makes it that much worse. Most of the puns in this book were not very creative and served absolutely no purpose except to satisfy a fan that wrote in and suggested it.
In the Author's Note, Anthony says that he really loved the idea of these moons. I just hope I wasn't alone in hating them so we don't have to go back...
September 11, 2023
"It will be alright. It always is."
One of my favorite Xanth magical talents (Princess Ida's moons) plays a huge role here. I love that we're expanding the Xanth universe, without having to leave Xanth (well, not really, anyway). I love Forrest Faun: a usually raunchy creature, but here perceived with a brain, with a conscious, and with heart.
Besides that, it's your typical Xanth adventure. But, holy crap, the comic strips! I feel like Antony just had all these extra puns, but didn't want to waste them, so he just threw them all together in one place. When a comic strip scene comes up, I tend to skim over it, it makes my eyes bleed toread so many puns back-to-back,
One of my favorite Xanth magical talents (Princess Ida's moons) plays a huge role here. I love that we're expanding the Xanth universe, without having to leave Xanth (well, not really, anyway). I love Forrest Faun: a usually raunchy creature, but here perceived with a brain, with a conscious, and with heart.
Besides that, it's your typical Xanth adventure. But, holy crap, the comic strips! I feel like Antony just had all these extra puns, but didn't want to waste them, so he just threw them all together in one place. When a comic strip scene comes up, I tend to skim over it, it makes my eyes bleed toread so many puns back-to-back,
April 29, 2016
Miracles, marvels, mirth and magic! Much more and puns galore can always be found in the magic filled tomes of Piers Anthony's Xanth novels, and this the 21st installment is no exception.
An extraordinary new aspect of Xanth, the most remarkable realm, unfolds as young Forrest Faun's adventure takes him to a tiny pyramidal planet hidden in the heart of Xanth. With the delightful day mare, Imbri, and Dawn and Eve Human, Forrest will find more wonders and puns enough for all. Always a fantasy filled five stars!!!
An extraordinary new aspect of Xanth, the most remarkable realm, unfolds as young Forrest Faun's adventure takes him to a tiny pyramidal planet hidden in the heart of Xanth. With the delightful day mare, Imbri, and Dawn and Eve Human, Forrest will find more wonders and puns enough for all. Always a fantasy filled five stars!!!
February 29, 2016
In this book, we follow Forrest Faun through an adventure that starts out with him trying to find a new protector for his friend's tree. This is after a pain of a demoness gets him started on it. I personally love the Xanth series in general and will most likely be biased towards all of these books. They are fictional romance novels when you really think of it, but not so romantic as to give the gagging reflex.
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