charlibirb's review against another edition
4.0
A satisfying conclusion to the series.
The dated sexism in this book isn't terrible (like Stranger in a Strange Land), but his views on sex and sexuality are wincey. At least he has main women characters who actually have an impact on the story!
The philosophy and world-building, however, are phenomenal.
A really great series to read, as long as you don't *need* super deep characters.
The dated sexism in this book isn't terrible (like Stranger in a Strange Land), but his views on sex and sexuality are wincey. At least he has main women characters who actually have an impact on the story!
The philosophy and world-building, however, are phenomenal.
A really great series to read, as long as you don't *need* super deep characters.
jeremiah042's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.5
A big step down after a great previous book, And Eternity spends too much time focusing on young flesh, especially in the first…oh 80% of the book…
Fantastic chapters in here, especially the War chapter.
Fantastic chapters in here, especially the War chapter.
moonny's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, this was unexpected till the end. I think that it is a good end of the series. I don't think I'll read the last book as "And Eternity" makes sense - one big family they are, indeed. Happy family 😊I am glad a re-read original 5 books and added 2 more. Now it gives complete story. Maybe Nox's story is still missing right now, on the other hand I am satisfied with only the Incarnations of Day 😊
One of the best books in the series, together with Thanatos, Fate, and Evil....then comes Gaea, Mars and least favourite Chronos...Overall, pretty good series 😊
One of the best books in the series, together with Thanatos, Fate, and Evil....then comes Gaea, Mars and least favourite Chronos...Overall, pretty good series 😊
pinkguin's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
attendee4205's review against another edition
I would have recommended the title "For Goodness Sake" :-)
mokey81's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great ending to the series. I waited too long to finaly read it. I WAS annoyed with the relationship between the judge and the girl. Loved getting to see more of the Satan/Gaea relationship.
davidlz1's review against another edition
2.0
Let me start with this. I had already resolved to give this novel no more than 2.5 stars. The fact that I have bestowed an additional half a star has to do with how well the book redeemed itself once reaching Chapter 12. Mind you, there are only 14 chapters. The first 11 chapters really feel more like an exploration of Mr. Anthony's views on sexuality and morality rather than a story of entertainment for its readers. It just did not mesh. There were certain points interspersed throughout the first 11 chapters that were worthwhile, but they were truly rare. Chapter 12 brings Evil into the fold and that is where the story becomes truly structured and enjoyable. It's like reading something from a legitimate author. Who wouldn't love that?! So, I'd recommend this book for the simple fact that it contains three great chapters at the end. There is one book left in the series focusing on the Incarnation of Night, Nox. I will read it since I have read the series through to its end twice (once when it was destined to be concluded in 5 novels, and again when it was to be concluded in 7 novels). I don't think Mr. Anthony will live long enough to end it again. 8 novels should be it! However, I dread reading about his sexual desires as Nox has a tendency to be 'lust uninhibited'.
xakyr's review against another edition
3.0
Back in high school, this used to be my favorite of the Incarnations series. Re-reading it now, it has lost some of its luster, but it was still a favorite re-read for me.
This book centers around Orlene, who committed suicide after the death of her baby son, Gaw-Two, which we saw in Book 2 of the series. With the help of Jolie, Satan's first wife, and Vita, the singer from book 5, who is apparently now a whore on a drug known as Spelled H and somewhat inappropriately attracted to a much older man who definitely should know better, Orlene defies her assent to heaven to search for her son. Then she finds out that Nox, the Incarnation of Night, has taken him and the only way to get the child from her is to go do as Nox requires and seek out each Incarnation, and ask for their favor. Though she is related or connected to each Incarnation, this is not going to be as easy as it seems.
The book takes a somewhat different route than the first five. Rather than Orlene taking up the Office of Good and battling it out with Satan, it instead focuses on her trying to save her baby and the state of the world and the seeming absence of that office. The book culminates with the Incarnations we became familiar with in the first 6 novels agreeing to a replacement in the office.
Some of the trials were disturbing to me, but on the whole the quest was a noble but futile one. It was more about the journey though, and revisiting familiar characters for me. While I found some of it disturbing, it still was a good read for me, and good preparation for the final book of the series.
This book centers around Orlene, who committed suicide after the death of her baby son, Gaw-Two, which we saw in Book 2 of the series. With the help of Jolie, Satan's first wife, and Vita, the singer from book 5, who is apparently now a whore on a drug known as Spelled H and somewhat inappropriately attracted to a much older man who definitely should know better, Orlene defies her assent to heaven to search for her son. Then she finds out that Nox, the Incarnation of Night, has taken him and the only way to get the child from her is to go do as Nox requires and seek out each Incarnation, and ask for their favor. Though she is related or connected to each Incarnation, this is not going to be as easy as it seems.
The book takes a somewhat different route than the first five. Rather than Orlene taking up the Office of Good and battling it out with Satan, it instead focuses on her trying to save her baby and the state of the world and the seeming absence of that office. The book culminates with the Incarnations we became familiar with in the first 6 novels agreeing to a replacement in the office.
Some of the trials were disturbing to me, but on the whole the quest was a noble but futile one. It was more about the journey though, and revisiting familiar characters for me. While I found some of it disturbing, it still was a good read for me, and good preparation for the final book of the series.