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xakyr's review against another edition
4.0
Thus begins the Renaissance of the Incarnations novels! Here we get more into Greek mythology with the Aspect of Fate, or as they are known in Greek Mythology: The Three Fates. In this story, the three women share one body and their souls "force" it to assume the shapes they once held in life.
In this book, we are taken on the journey of the life of Niobe, and it is a somewhat long and convoluted journey. She's a bit of a cougar, though at a young age, but when her husband dies unexpectedly is when her story really begins!
The characterization in this story is great, I really enjoyed it, and while it did drag in spots, it did eventually pick back up again. There are a lot of twists and turns in this novel, stuff that I really didn't see coming and don't want to spoil for you here.
This book also starts what I like to call the trilogy within the series and really shouldn't be missed, though I have to say that you must read the series in order to make the best sense of things!
In this book, we are taken on the journey of the life of Niobe, and it is a somewhat long and convoluted journey. She's a bit of a cougar, though at a young age, but when her husband dies unexpectedly is when her story really begins!
The characterization in this story is great, I really enjoyed it, and while it did drag in spots, it did eventually pick back up again. There are a lot of twists and turns in this novel, stuff that I really didn't see coming and don't want to spoil for you here.
This book also starts what I like to call the trilogy within the series and really shouldn't be missed, though I have to say that you must read the series in order to make the best sense of things!
brettp's review against another edition
5.0
The third book in the series restores my opinion of the series as a whole. Very well written. Maybe a little misogynistic, but for good reason.
mattfinlayson's review against another edition
2.0
This work did not age well. I’ve enjoyed the series, but another stinker like this and I’m out. Lots of blind misogyny, casual racism, and lazy plot points.
onehtl1ama's review against another edition
3.0
Hey 1980s male gaze - Ladies have more than their looks on their mind! Also - rape as a plot device in multiple times. Unacceptable. Niobe could have been such a kick ass lady if the author treated her with more respect. Weakest book in the series. I'm real bummed. Closer to 2.5 than 3.
innae's review against another edition
5.0
I haven't read much Piers Anthony, but this series spoke to me. A beautifully interweaved story. It really doesn't matter which book you read first in the series, because they all overlap -- a difficult task i would imagine.
This is the book about Fate (actually three incarnations) Again, intriguing, as the girl in the story ends up as more than one of the incarnations in her life.
This is the book about Fate (actually three incarnations) Again, intriguing, as the girl in the story ends up as more than one of the incarnations in her life.
vaderbird's review against another edition
3.0
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
dave_lyesmith's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
shelleyanderson4127's review against another edition
3.0
My first Piers Anthony. Not a great writer but the interesting plot--and the gorgeous cover art--kept the story and my interest going.
mgrey15's review against another edition
3.0
Piers Anthony does not write great female characters, unfortunately. They're very flawed and hard to like, partly because he makes most of them stupid.