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rebecca_reeves's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
belgatherial's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jcreads85's review
5.0
This was my second time reading this book, but it had been probably 5+ years since my original time through. I really love the author, especially his Xanth series which I had started just prior to tackling the Apprentice Adept one. I only got through the first 3 books before I stopped, and which my 2015 Resolution to "Finish What I Started" I want to finally tackle the series.
Piers Anthony is refreshing, hilarious, extremely creative, and I love how well developed he writes his characters. The world of Proton and Phaze are easily imagined given through his writing. And of course, it is easy to get carried along in a story that can be categorized as both science fiction and fantasy. I found it a simple read, but at the same time complex given the detail he used to set each seen, and his colorful dialogue and vocabulary throughout. Who uses the word 'fettle' these days? I don't know, but I think we really should start. It's quite charming, and I feel a certain sense of freedom and inspiration diving back into his various worlds. Now to go find a 'curtain' of my own...
Piers Anthony is refreshing, hilarious, extremely creative, and I love how well developed he writes his characters. The world of Proton and Phaze are easily imagined given through his writing. And of course, it is easy to get carried along in a story that can be categorized as both science fiction and fantasy. I found it a simple read, but at the same time complex given the detail he used to set each seen, and his colorful dialogue and vocabulary throughout. Who uses the word 'fettle' these days? I don't know, but I think we really should start. It's quite charming, and I feel a certain sense of freedom and inspiration diving back into his various worlds. Now to go find a 'curtain' of my own...
ambercoloredglasses's review
4.0
I haven't read a ton by Piers Anthony yet but what I have read I have enjoyed. Split Infinity is a very interesting start to what I hope will be a very interesting series in which the author blends traditional fantasy and sci-fi into one very intriguing story. It is well written, witty, and amusing 'til the very end and I very much look forward to reading the next two books in the set.
For those wondering what on Earth the book is even about - here's a quick and hopefullly vague summary:
More or less it takes place on one planet in two dimensions; in one science rules supreme in a futuristic domed city that stretches across a desolate planetary surface - but a hop skip and a jump across an invisible curtain puts you in a world full of magic beauty. The main character, a rather short serf in his mid-thirties (also a lover of horses and a master at the Game),with the help of his new friends (a self-willed robot girl, a shape-changing unicorn mare, and a were-wolf) makes his first steps (in both dimensions) toward figuring out who in the world he is and why so many people apparently want him dead.
For those wondering what on Earth the book is even about - here's a quick and hopefullly vague summary:
More or less it takes place on one planet in two dimensions; in one science rules supreme in a futuristic domed city that stretches across a desolate planetary surface - but a hop skip and a jump across an invisible curtain puts you in a world full of magic beauty. The main character, a rather short serf in his mid-thirties (also a lover of horses and a master at the Game),with the help of his new friends (a self-willed robot girl, a shape-changing unicorn mare, and a were-wolf) makes his first steps (in both dimensions) toward figuring out who in the world he is and why so many people apparently want him dead.
dabrit's review against another edition
4.0
Great teen fiction read many moons ago but loved it at the time
lazyreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book may be a bit problematic for casual readers in 2023. Some of the themes, storylines, and character interactions may be deemed archaic or even misogynistic. (Example: Most of the characters are nude, all of the female characters are subservient and attracted to the main character, etc...). I read it again, having first read it back in the late 70's, early 80's, and it had a different impact. The overarching story was good.
ajmarquis's review
adventurous
fast-paced
1.5
The most interesting things in the book - the pick and counterpicks of Proton's Game and the almost Comedy of Manners-like navigation of Phaze's social expectations - are hidden among a massive amount of breast worship and insecurity about male height.
What an odd fucking book.
What an odd fucking book.
cjdawn236's review
2.0
This was my first time reading anything by Piers Anthony, and my first thought was that it clearly did not age well. Second, he is way to obsessed with women and sex. In addition to that I was very annoyed how everything was told to me, nothing shown. I just did not enjoy his style at all.