Being a Green Mother (Incarnations of Immortality, Book Five) (Mass Market Paperback)

~ (Author) "She was just a child, but in the dream she was a woman, beautiful, in a bridal gown, walking down a long aisle on the..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A young girl's lifelong pursuit of the "Llano"the elusive Song of Natureleads her to her destiny as the Incarnation of Nature and tricks her into a bargain with the Incarnation of Evil to halt the world's destruction. This conclusion to one of Anthony's most popular series abounds with the author's love for logical conundrums and coy humor. Recommended. JC
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description

Orb had a rare gift--the magic which manifested whenever she sang or played her harp. No one could resist her music. But she knew that greater magic lay in the Llano, the mystic music that controlled all things. The quest for the Llano occupied Orb's life. Until she met Natasha, handsome and charming, and an even finer musician. But her mother Niobe came as an Aspect of Fire, with the news that Orb had been chosen for the role of Incarnation of Nature--The Green Mother. But she also warned of a prophecy that Orb was to marry Evil. Could she be sure that Natasha was not really Satan, the Master of Illusion, laying a trap for her...?

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Del Rey; 1st THUS edition (September 12, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345322231
• ISBN-13: 978-0345322234
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,418 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 5 in The Incarnations of Immortality Series.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, March 14, 2000

By A Customer

I read this book only to continue reading this series in order, but when I finished, I was glad I did. It was simply amazing. Admittedly, it did drag in parts. But watching Orb progress throughout her life, learning how to be Gaea and not realizing it, was interesting, and a different spin in the rest of the books. The Natasha story line, and the ending of the book just left me stunned. Speechless. I had to reread the last chapter a couple of times. I'm quickly reading through another book right now so I read For Love of Evil, and find out some of Satan's thoughts on what was going on there. DEFINITELY read this book ... be warned, however ... even though all of the Incarnations books say they stand alone, it really helps to read the series in order.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Weakest Link, December 20, 2004

By	C. Alegria "mediterranean_wookiee" (Arizona USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was not as impressed with "Being a Green Mother" as I have been with the previous four novels in this series. I cared very little for Orb (the title character), who really should have been further developed. The peripheral characters were more interesting, and carried most of the book. The story line is intriguing in the beginning, but through most of the middle of the book, I found myself struggling to stay engaged. "Being a Green Mother" does pick up towards the end, but doesn't manage to save the work entirely. The magic in this particular novel is WAY over the top, even for those who are familiar with Anthony's other works, and readers may find it frustrating. If you are new to this series, I would not suggest beginning with this episode of the saga. Synopsis: Orb is gifted with a rare ability to entrance people with her music. Music is her passion. As a child, she hears a piece of music that she simply cannot resist, and longs to posses it. Little does she know that the song is one of the most powerful weapons of magic to have ever been created, and her pursuit of it will lead her into a prophecy that she has long ignored. While searching for this rare and beautiful song, Orb finds that her power is suited to the office of Nature. In fact, she has been nominated as the next Incarnation of Nature, and unless she accepts her fate, and learns to wield the power of Nature accordingly, the world as we know it just might end.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If Only I Had Read Them In Order..., December 6, 2001

By	Brent Jones "Brentasaurus23" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

The availability of the Incarnations series for me left a lot to be desired. You see, I read "On A Pale Horse" (Death), followed by excerpts from "Wielding A Red Sword" (War), the only two I had a chance of reading. So, when "For Love Of Evil" (Satan) came available, I jumped at it, even though it was out of order. Thus, when I finally got the chance to read the other 3 (including "Being A Green Mother" [Nature]), I knew how they ended. But I still enjoyed them greatly. As the series continued, I found that Anthony referred back to earlier episodes more and more. This is fine if you read from #1 to #6 in order, but if not, it can make things a little confusing. Luckily, Anthony's writing style made it easy for me to understand the basics of what was happening, preserving the flow of the book at hand, without giving away too much when I went back and found the other books. Enjoy!