Fractal Mode (Mode, No. 2) [Paperback]

Piers Anthony (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1992

Colene and her multi-dimensional allies must help fulfill a prophecy in Nona's male-dominated universe. But first, Nona herself must cross dimensions to a world more unpredictable than any she has encountered--a world called Earth.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Veteran SF author Anthony's second entry in his Mode Series finds four travelers between parallel universes rescued by a woman who needs their help in overthrowing her world's despotic rulers.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

As Colene, the teenage heroine of Virtual Mode ( LJ 2/15/91), and her traveling companions continue their trek across the dimensions of reality, they encounter a fractal world where a young woman struggles to change her oppressive society. This second in Anthony's "Mode" books serves as a painless introduction to one of science's most intriguing concepts as well as a story of adventure and romance. The author's protagonists are as ingenuous as ever, infusing his story with an innocence that wavers between charming and cloying. His enthusiasm for new ideas, however, is infectious, and his imagination shows no signs of wear. Expected patron demand warrants purchase by most libraries.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Ace (December 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441251269
• ISBN-13: 978-0441251261
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,096,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Piers Anthony is one of the world's most popular fantasy authors, and a New York Times bestseller twenty-one times over. His Xanth novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world, and he daily receives hundreds of letters from his devoted fans.In addition to the Xanth series, Anthony is the author of many other best-selling works. Piers Anthony lives in Inverness, Florida.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful sequel!!, March 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fractal Mode (Mode, No. 2) (Paperback)

Fractal Mode is a really great sequel to Virtual Mode. A new anchor in a new reality that is amazing. A fractal reality, where a mathematical equation become every single part of the earth, with rad and filaments, wondrous shapes of ferns, sea horses,bugs, etc... comprise this new reality.

This is Piers's imagination at its best! Colene and Darius continue their adventure with Sequiro, Provos and new anchor Nona.

If you like Virtual Mode, you will love Fractal Mode. And don't forget to read Chaos and DoOon ;-)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book, April 20, 2001

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Kris (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fractal Mode (Mode, No. 2) (Paperback)

This book is very interesting, covering a variety of topics from child abuse to in-depth discussion of fractals, love to culture, society to magic. Piers shows an acute knowledge of the scientific aspects of what he writes about. The book seemed to focus a little too much on helping Nona, and not enough about the MAIN characters, but this didn't detract from the book too much. The settings are varied, as always with Anthony, as are the characters. Anthony provides much insight to what Colene is thinking, which I think is the most interesting part of the book-- to see how she reacts mentally to things like stress, Darius, her parents, etc. There are heartwarming moments, and some interesting happenings back at good old normal Earth. Many different things happen, settings change quickly, minor characters come and go, but the plot runs smoothly enough and what the gang learns along the way is interesting and their adventures are still fun, sometimes amusing--they get stuck in one really odd situation in Nona's reality! If you read Virtual Mode and are interested in how Colene and Darius' relationship will grow and change, and how Nona plays into their scheme, and if Colene and Darius will EVER settle down back in Darius' home reality...this is a good book for you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best, December 13, 1999

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[e-mail] (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fractal Mode (Audio Cassette)

A breathtaking conclusion to the trilogy. The characters are so real. When I finished this book, I felt as if I had lost a few friends. Read this book!