Ancient Greece has many heroes.Young Jeremy Redthorn, seemingly doomed to virtual slavery as a farm laborer, doesn`t think of himself as one.But when he risks his life for a beautiful, wounded stranger, he soon finds himself on a perilous mission.What he doesn`t realize is that the mask he must deliver can confer upon its wearer the powers of a god.And, unfortunately for Jeremy, that god wants it back.
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In a post-technology world in which the Olympian deities are distant memories, Jeremy Redthorn discovers a divine artifact that transforms his life and heralds the return of the gods. Equally at home with both sf and fantasy, Saberhagen (Beserker Fury, LJ 8/97) here shows off his skill at revitalizing old mythologies in this rousing series opener. Combining the epic quest with a story of one young man's rite of passage, this title should appeal to YA readers as well as to the author's many fans.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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In fine form, Saberhagen turns to a world that recalls (and may actually be) that of his Swords series. The ancient classical gods have returned but are at war among themselves, and this yarn opens with a battle to the death between Apollo and Hades. Although Hades appears the victor, the face of Apollo is carried off by one of the sun god's human votaries. It ends up entering the body of 15-year-old Jeremy Redthorn, turning him into an avatar of Apollo who possesses many attributes of the god. That noticeably improves his sex life and gives him the power to summon swarms of bees against his enemies, but it also imposes responsibilities equal to the new powers and thrusts him forcibly into the front lines of the cosmic battle of good and evil. Saberhagen offers classical scholarship, wit, and brisk pacing in an admirable coming-of-age story that should appeal even to readers unfamiliar with the Swords books and attract Swords-familiar readers in swarms. Roland Green
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By Persephone
Format:Hardcover
This book was absolutly awful. The central plot was just stupid, and the book was boring. If you want to read a good novel about mythology try "Inside the Walls of Troy". Throw Saberhagens in the trash.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Me like paper with words,where's my bananna?
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The prose in this novel is so bad as to be painful. The plot is weak, and the author seems to have forgotten what he was planning for the characters. I really get the impression that this was written to fulfill some sort of contract obligations. It is just that awful.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
What the--?
Starts off good, then degenerates into an absolute mess. Saberhagen's got goodwill to spare with me, so I'll try the next book. But what a disaster! Read more
Published on May 10 2002
2.0 out of 5 stars
I have doubts about Saberhagen writing this himself...
I don't know how someone else could have gotten the rights to his name, but this book is almost like he wrote the outline and some passages and then gave it to a tenth grade high... Read more
Published on Dec 21 2001 by larkstung
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Solid Start to a New series
A First novel in a intended long running series of books has to be good enough to capture the readers mind and heart. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2001 by Erik
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Face of Apollo
I recently read The Face of Apollo by Fred Saberhagen, this book deals with mythology and gods. The main character in this book is Jeremy Redthorn a farmboy who lives with his... Read more
Published on Jan 9 2001 by Jimmy Mullins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saberhagen manages to stay fresh using old themes...
Authors who write very long and successful series, like the Swords series (all really good, btw!), often start a new series that's only a slight rework of their original... Read more
Published on Sep 5 2000 by Michael A. Behr
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent Storyline, writing style could be improved
I thought this was a good story--it certainly kept my interest, but I only gave it three stars because the writing didn't "flow" smoothly along. Read more
Published on Aug 28 2000 by B. Wheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fred Saberhagen takes gods and myths to new places.
I loved it. I drove my parents absolutly nuts talking about it. Fred Saberhagen has done it again. From the author of Merlin's Bones comes a new novel about the Greek gods and the... Read more
Published on Jun 24 2000 by J. Wehner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well Done !
I was wondering what series to read after the conclusion of "The Lost Swords" series ? Well this is it. Read more
Published on May 8 2000 by James D. Skipp
4.0 out of 5 stars
masterfuly done
wonderfully written, though the book does seem to repeat itself, i forgive this in the light that it presents and interesting view of men and gods. Read more
Published on Feb 26 2000
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too much repetition.
This is the first Saberhagen book I've ever read and most likely the last. It sounded interesting and could have been really good, but I can't take the style in which it was... Read more
Published on Oct 25 1999 by cak
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