Review by raistlan316 (2005-09-06)
This is an incredible book, and one of my all time favorites. Unfortunately, the series gradually degrades from this amazing start. #1 is awesome, #2 good (ok for light reading), #3 ok (a time waster), etc. To me after #3, the series becomes unreadable altogether.

My advise is to read #1 as a stand alone novel!

Review by blueworld (2005-04-09)
This opener is by far the best of the series. The protagonist is the first character I have ever encountered in a Piers Anthony book that actually resonates with me. I think the lack of females in this book is one of the things that recommends it, since Anthony's female characters tend to be pretty vapid. The rest of the series is well plotted, but the characters just don't compare to the man who becomes Thanatos.

Review by E-Tigger (2003-03-12)
The beginning of a series that didn't hold up to what it could have been. But an enjoyable start nonetheless.