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Anne Perry is the bestselling author of two acclaimed series set in Victorian England: the William Monk novels, including Dark Assassin and The Shifting Tide, and the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novels, including The Cater Street Hangman, Calandar Square, Buckingham Palace Gardens and Long Spoon Lane. She is also the author of the World War I novels No Graves As Yet, Shoulder the Sky, Angels in the Gloom, At Some Disputed Barricade, and We Shall Not Sleep, as well as six holiday novels, most recently A Christmas Grace. Anne Perry lives in Scotland.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful and moving book, January 18, 2000

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Sara (Wyoming) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tathea (Hardcover)

I was intrigued when I saw that Anne Perry had written a book billed as a fantasy. I'm not sure I would classify it as a fantasy, but it rather defies any other definition. It's a wonderful story of a spiritual journey, based very closely on the doctrinal beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It's a deep book- be warned. You have to be in a certain frame of mind to really enjoy it. It makes you think- there's no avoiding that. It'll make think hard. Writing this book must have been exhausting. Nearly every line in that book had to be thought out for its allegorical, spiritual, and philosophical symbolism. I think that Tathea ranks up there with the best of C.S. Lewis's allegories.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Reviews, November 15, 1999

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This review is from: Tathea (Hardcover)

As a reader of previous Anne Perry novels, I was excited to plunge into this novel and see what she could do with a fantasy. My feelings are mixed: The first third of the book was slow and difficult to wade through. (In fact, it took me a month to find the time to get through it.) However, the remainder of the book was interesting. It certainly wasn't on par with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, as others may suggest. In fact, it was a bit didactic for me. However, it was an interesting take on a Christian theme. I found the exploration of the themes engaging. I did find the characterizations a bit lacking in depth, except for the title character. All in all, it was a worthwile read if you enjoy Christian literature.

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32 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An Unfortunate Experience, April 27, 2000

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Fosky Bob "human" (Vacaville, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tathea (Hardcover)

'Tathea' is boring and difficult to understand. I'm trying not to write negative reviews, but I want to save others from making the same mistake I did.

The story has no natural plotline. It's all forced. The character of Tathea overcomes one difficulty only to be faced with another. The supporting characters come and go rapidly. Their names are so similar that it's nearly impossible to distinguish one from another (Surprisingly, this detracts from the story. Many times I found myself wondering who a particular character is, then realized it didn't matter and skipped over it.)

Perry's characters didn't ring true. Tathea's one true friend suddenly rejects her teachings, corrupting doctrine for his own gain. I don't buy it. Characters come to believe Tathea too easily. They disagree, but then suddenly, within the span of a few pages, they're her staunchest supporters.

I've never read an Anne Perry book before. I see from previous reviews that this isn't a representation of her entire body of work. I'm more reluctant to give her another shot, but I'm sure that some day I will.

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2.0 out of 5 stars I love Christan fiction but this was something else
I had to start this book twice it was just difficult. The theology wasn't hidden but that in itself doesn't bother me a great deal. Read more

Published 3 months ago by indychaser

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely, this isn't Perry's usual work.
The Empress Ta-Thea doesn't love her husband or believe that he loves her, but she does not expect that in a marriage of state. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Nina M. Osier

2.0 out of 5 stars Not like any other Anne Perry book I've read (thank goodness)
I had high hopes for this book based on my previous experience with Perry's Monk series, the description on the jacket, and the cover art. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Moll Flanders

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT
I LOVED this book and the follow up Come Armageddon.!!!!. If you are into fantasy quest books you will too. Read more

Published on January 28, 2010 by Ms. Bernice F. Wilbanks

1.0 out of 5 stars What a dissapointment... Not the usual Anne Perry's book
Even though I knew it would be a totally different book from the ones she usually writes I was very disspointed. I read all of her books in the "Pitt" and "Monk" series. Read more

Published on February 18, 2009 by A. Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars Be patient, and let the riches unfold
I've been reading _Tathea_ since 2001. I'm about two-thirds of the way through.

You see, I read a chapter only every several months, and each at least twice, to let... Read more

Published on March 24, 2008 by L. Speyer

2.0 out of 5 stars Mormonism's answer to the Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
After finishing this book, I realized two things. One, that it took a long time to finish (it isn't exactly a book of excellent structure or characters). Read more

Published on March 18, 2008 by Kristina Porter

2.0 out of 5 stars What a guise!
I bought this book because I wanted to break into the fantasy novel genre with something that wasn't ultra famous. Read more

Published on April 1, 2007 by Frenchbluehen

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
I am not completely done with it, work in progress, but so far Anne Perry has done a great job with her visualizations and connecting me emotionally to the characters and their... Read more

Published on October 27, 2006 by Ashley Wyatt

4.0 out of 5 stars Dive in the water's deep
I really liked this book. It was philosophical, religious and adventurous. If you are not into deep reflections don't bother, you won't last. Read more

Published on August 3, 2006 by Gina Sohl

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