On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony

On a Pale Horse

Incarnations of Immortality #1

Piers Anthony

325 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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When Zane shoots Death, he has to take the job, speeding over the world riding Mortis, his pale horse/limo, measuring souls for the exact balance of Good and Evil, sending each to Heaven or Hell instead of Purgatory. The new Thanatos is superbly c...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 40%
mysterious 33%
reflective 30%
funny 28%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 8%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 19%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 24% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

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3.79

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