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Geis of the Gargoyle (Mass Market Paperback)

by Piers Anthony (Author) "The demoness formed into smoke, and then into an insidiously lovely (if you like that type) human-style woman ..." (more)
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This newest entry in the Xanth series should delight Anthony's (Harpy Thyme) many fans while drawing the usual groans from pun-hating others. Gargoyle Gary Gar, hereditary guardian and purifier of the waters of the Swan Knee River flowing from Mundania into Xanth, wants to make his job easier. The Good Magician Humfrey offers him an idea, but in exchange Gary must teach the wild child Surprise self-control, a task that requires him to assume human form. Agreeing with reluctance, Gary sets off to search for the suggested "philter" in the company of the multi-talented Surprise, the Sorceress Iris, demoness D. Mentia and the former juvenile delinquent Hiatus, who is seeking his true love, Desiree Dryad. Nearing their goal in the Region of Madness, the crew is cast back a millennium in time to find their quest tied to serious danger for all of Xanth. Through Anthony's often charming froth an element of wisdom will occasionally shoulder its way.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Anthony began writing his "Xanth" saga in the 1970s, but it wasn't until Demons Don't Dream (Tor Bks., 1993) that he made it to the hardcover best sellers lists. In this latest Xanth novel, an environmentally conscious gargoyle searches for a spell to purify a polluted river.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Is The Right Kind Of Score!, Jun 10 2004
By "dablacksamauri" (Camas, WA USA) - See all my reviews
While previewing the scores given to the book "Geis Of the Gargoyle". I was satisfied with what it got. The overall score was 4 1/2 stars. I personally would have given it a 5 out of 5 because of how much I liked this book! The depth and perception contained in this book astounded me as it seems it did to many others. Another good thing about this book is it's awesome story line, and organized plot. Throughout the story, many mysteries are solved which makes the story all the more exciting! Peirs Anthony is truly a gifted writer and after this book, I could not help but read the rest of his Xanth series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Is The Right Kind Of Rating!, Jun 9 2004
By "dablacksamauri" (Camas, WA USA) - See all my reviews
While previewing the scores of other people that have rated this book, I was not suprised to see 4 1/2 Stars. This overall rating satisfied me because I think this is a great book, and by the looks of it, so do many others! The depth and perception in this book astounded me because it had so much of it. "Geis Of The Gargoyle" intruiged me so much that I simply had to read the rest of Peirs Anthony's series later. The book's story line was clear and the plot organized. Even though the book had some mysteries, they get solved inthe story and thats what makes this a really good book! (I personally would have given it a Five out of Five!)
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1.0 out of 5 stars The One That Turned Me Away, May 29 2002
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I have to admit, that I was suprised to see that this book got such a high rating, as it was the one in the series that pushed me away from Xanth. I finished it and was overcome by a sense of pointlessness in reading these books that must have begun with "Demons Don't Dream." The older books are much better, when the author actually had a story to tell, it seems unfortunate that now Anthony spends his time with Xanth in attempts to fill it with what he thinks are clever puns to appease the fans who send in their ideas, when really in my opinion, the puns are just plain annoying. I suggest Anthony stops cranking out Xanth books so quickly, and instead tries to think of some interesting stories to tell, although I have to say, there are signs of improvment with the most recent books, "Faun and Games," for example.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Geis of the Gargoyle
To be a fan of the book "Geis of the Gargoyle" by Piers Anthony, you don't necessarily have to be a follower of Fantasy literature. Read more
Published on May 13 2001 by Matt Rongey

5.0 out of 5 stars Geis of the Gargoyle
To be a fan of the book "Geis of the Gargoyle" by Piers Anthony, you don't necessarily have to be a follower of Fantasy literature. Read more
Published on May 13 2001 by Matt Rongey

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!
Peirs Anthony may not be the best fantasy writer in my book, but he has a great gift for light-hearted fantasy! Read more
Published on Jul 14 2000 by T. Young

5.0 out of 5 stars Another terrific Xanth novel.
This book was one of the best that I've ever read... and I've read a ton of books. In this book, Gary Gargoyle encounters a pollution that he can't purify, so he goes to the good... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2000 by wnanw

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Magic, Puns and Unique Characters
This book started out as easy reading - comprehensible and not much to the story line. As the book progressed, however, the plot became more detailed as more and more characters... Read more
Published on Jul 5 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Piers Anthony!!
I think that Piers Anthony is the best writer of all times. When I started reading Geis of the gargoyle I left it at a friends house and she refused to return it untill she was... Read more
Published on May 23 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
All I can say is this is, by far, one of the best xanth novels, it had the most interesting characters yet.
Published on Jan 26 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars By far the best of the Xanth novels
This latest book of the wonderous Xanth series has by far the most complex and enjoyable plot line of any of the Xanth books. Read more
Published on Aug 8 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was great!
Piers Anthony is the king of fantasy writing. He surprises you at every turn with new and interesting happenings. His books are amazingly detailed and interlink seamlessly. Read more
Published on Nov 29 1996

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