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Roc and a Hard Place (Xanth, Bk 19)
Roc and a Hard Place - Xanth, Bk 19
Author: Piers Anthony
Seeking a solution to a perplexing personal problem, the delectable Demoness Metria asks for help from the wise Magician Humfrey. But before he will help her, she must perform a perilous mission: Rove the length and breadth of Xanth in search of a suitable jury for the trial of Roxanne Roc-a notably noble and virtuous bird charged with a most im...  more »
PBS Market Price: $7.59 or $3.69+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780812534863
ISBN-10: 0812534867
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 352
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 93 ratings
Publisher: Tor Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
reviewed Roc and a Hard Place (Xanth, Bk 19) on + 11 more book reviews
Amusing, with the usual wordplay to be expected of the Xanth series. The endless puns do get tiring, of course. In this one, the Deamoness Metria is involved in the trial of a Roc accused of breaking the adult conspiricy.
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
reviewed Roc and a Hard Place (Xanth, Bk 19) on + 11 more book reviews
I don't know how Piers Anthony thinks these things up. If it was anyone else I would say that they have too much time on their hands, but with him, it is also his occupation. Very cleverly written and amusing in the puns he uses.
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
reviewed Roc and a Hard Place (Xanth, Bk 19) on + 8 more book reviews
As always, a wonderful addition to the Xanth series.

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