A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony

A Spell for Chameleon

Xanth #1

Piers Anthony

344 pages first pub 1977 (view editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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A Spell for Chameleon is ideal for readers who like a playful, medium-speed romp through a pun-packed magical land while knowingly enduring the era’s casual sexism in exchange for a young everyman’s journey of self-discovery.

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Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled--where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. That is, except for Bink of North Village. He was sure he possessed no magic, and knew that if he didn't find some soon, he would be exiled...

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Community Reviews

3.55
based on 3,588 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

lighthearted: 61%

funny: 50%

mysterious: 25%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 6%

emotional: 4%

tense: 4%

dark: 3%

challenging: 1%

reflective: 1%


Pace

28% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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