Reviews

On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony

malloryhughson's review against another edition

I read 2 horribly long boring chapters of this misogynistic book and I can’t do it anymore :( I tried. A cool story/concept with dreadful execution so thanks Piers Anthony for wasting my time

marissa_jaye's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

3.5

rsvincent94's review against another edition

adventurous dark

• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Suicide

cheapbastard's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

megmartin's review against another edition

1.0

Truly shocked at how sexist this is. I was barely able to finish it. Extremely disappointed, as I was very excited by the plot.

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

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

Minor: Misogyny and Police brutality