Reviews

On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony

jnelson's review against another edition

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It is VERY hard to get through the dated misogynistic flipancy this book is curtained with... the strength of the world building is all that raises this to a 3 star review for me. Unfortunately I may be reading the rest of series as I have the patience and tolerance. 

kimberlymichelle's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I was more engaged in the beginning but less and less as it went on. 
The narrator swallows the last couple of words in each sentence creating an irritating vocal pattern and confusion about what’s being said.

hahahahywel's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jyurinash's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

peramene's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Incarnations series is Anthony's more mature work, but it still suffers from being in that bizarre zone where the characters sound like your grandparents but behave and think like teenagers (or some reasonable facsimile thereof).

However, the series is cherished and beloved despite its awkward bits for good reason: it's fun. And really, seeing as that was Anthony's actual goal, well done.

Today's reader will need to forgive very little considering the book's age, though there is one scene that might concern some as they approach.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Animal death, Medical trauma, and Car accident

Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Blood, Cancer, Death, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Misogyny and Police brutality

ups123121's review against another edition

5.0

This book helped me through my grieving process better than any books I read that were actually meant for that purpose.

irenetrexqueen's review against another edition

4.0

I found the main character, Zane, a bit too whiny at times. The hang ups he has seem to be totally outlandish. other than that, loved the book and have gone through 4 already. Also, my bf, who is more a scifi guy is love this and series as well.

mieren's review

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

endangeredmooseknuckle's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

miadvelasco's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

3.5