Bearing an Hourglass by Piers Anthony

372 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

THE MAN WHO LIVED BACKWARDWhen life seemed pointless to Norton, he accepted the position as the Incarnation of Time, even though it meant living backward from present to past. The other seemingly all-powerful incantations of Immortality—Death, Fat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 790 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.64

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