God of Tarot

By Piers Anthony

Book Overview

Readers can return to the planet of holy lusts and deadly dreams in this reissued edition of the first adventure in the Tarot series. Paul is a monk, which is better than a warrior on the planet... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0515051349
• ISBN13: 9780515051346
• Release Date: April 1979
• Publisher: HBJ Jove
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

An interesting aside for Anthony

First thing's first: as other reviewers have said, this is no Xanth. Whereas the Xanth novels can be enjoyed on several levels and have an entertaining flow to them, the Tarot series essentially touches base with some of the most deep analysis I have seen in the genre. I must admit a bias here: I received this novel when I was fourteen - the stereotypical age of questioning. This book and its alternative perspectives was fascinating to me and I credit this book with my ability to understand and recognize different levels of thinking. This is not a book one may read and forget. The truly thoughtful reader could easily spend one day in reading and another in thinking and analysis. I understand this is not everyone's cup of tea and, if you're looking for a pithy, but pleasant, reading experience, I apologetically point you elsewhere. It is true that the tone of this series, aside from several witticisms, is a moderate departure from standard Anthony fare. Those expecting business as usual will be disappointed. However, those of you willing to journey with Brother Paul as he examines the possible truth of God (and who could decline?), will find a deep, fascinating saga. Overall, if you have an open mind and enjoy interpreting novels on a multitude of levels, I believe you will enjoy the Tarot series.