Bearing an Hourglass by Piers Anthony

13 hours, 45 minutes first pub 1984 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Like On a Pale Horse, this second, complete-in-itself novel of the Incarnations of Immortality is a richly imagined and always fascinating story. And again, Piers Anthony adds to his gripping plot a serious, though-provoking study of good and evil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 945 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.6

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