Tarot [Paperback]

Piers Anthony (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 616 pages
• Publisher: Ace Trade (November 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441798411
• ISBN-13: 978-0441798414
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,432,493 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.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The meaning of life is....................., July 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tarot (Paperback)

Originally published as a trilogy, Tarot provides a original slant on world religions. Students of religion or sociology would benefit from reading this book because it shows how people of different belief systems must work together to survive. An amazing amount of detail is present in describing the many religions discussed (I was particularly impressed with how in-depth the Mormon faith was described. Wow!) This book is most definitely a keeper, to be read and re-read many times over. Even if you can only find a used copy, get it! It is not for anyone with a narrow mind, however, since everything from religion to sex is discussed by the characters. It is one of Anthony's better works, rating even above his Incarnations of Immortality series -- good, earthy, thought-provoking science fiction.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So that's what religion is!, January 30, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Tarot (Paperback)

Peirs Anthony's twisted way of dealing with reality yet again reaches an all time high. This time although he questions the perception of religion. For all of you out there who are bible thumping maniacs to heathens this is the book for you. Some of the content in the book is disturbing if you are not prepared but the message given is well worth hearing. Truly one of Anthony's best works. Be prepared to take some time to read it. It's worth it if you are not easily offended. It will open the eyes and expand the mind of all who read it. If you have ever taken a philosophy class and did not like the way it effected your life I suggest you steer clear of this baby, but on the otherhand if your looking for explanations and want the truth this novel is not to be missed!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderous view of society, philosophy, and religion, September 18, 2002

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This review is from: Tarot (Paperback)

With a main character who delves into every subject imaginable from racial relations to indepth looks at several major religions, this book is enough to make you stop and evaluate how much of your own life is represented in here. It was a beautiful view of a seeker trying to find the truth, and discoverin how much of his own past is related to the truths, and histories, that he is finding. It is also closely related with another series of Anthony's, with a crossover in fact for the fifth book in the Cluster Cycle, "Viscious Circle." For those who enjoy finding their place in the universe, this book is a must.