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A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1)
A Spell for Chameleon - Xanth, Bk 1
Author: Piers Anthony
FOR LACK OF A SPELL . . . — Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled -- where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. It was a land of centaurs and dragons and basilisks. — For Bink of North Village, however, Xanth was no fairy tale. He alone had no magic. And unless he got some -- and got some fast!--he would be exiled. Foreve...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345317711
ISBN-10: 0345317718
Publication Date: 5/1984
Pages: 344
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 45 ratings
Publisher: Del Rey
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 3
Had read this book as an adolescent and was rereading for youth appropriateness check before giving it to a friend's son. It was simpler than I remember, but a decent read nonetheless. There was a rape hearing, but nothing illicit was described. Sex occurred at the end of the book, but was fairly harmless, just a mention.
reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 23 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The first of the Xanth novel will get you hooked if you haven't read any of them.
Cheese avatar reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 324 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A fascinating novel about a young man named Bink and his quest for his magic talent. Along the way he encounters and befriends many magical creatures. As well as a powerful good magician. When he runs into the evil magician is when the story really takes off. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of the series.
reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 37 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the first book in the Xanth series, and as such is rather different in tone from the others. (It's not quite as punny.) It's closer to standard fantasy fare. It's very interesting to see how the tone of the books has evolved and changed since this one.
This is the story of Bink, soon to be exiled from Xanth for lack of a magical talent, and his encounter with the exiled Evil Magician Trent.
reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 157 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I remembered enjoying these books when I was younger, but this time I found them tiresome. They have a strong mix of humor and fantasy and I usually go for that. I just found too much of the humor depended on titillation. Anyway, this is a series of magic stories and has good characters and surprises.
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sharrona avatar reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 207 more book reviews
Pretty good, not quite enough to draw me into the rest of the series. However, I realize it's a famous and well-loved series, so I may try one other book to see how things progress before I completely give it up.
reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 25 more book reviews
The first in a series of remarkably 'punny' books in the fantasy genre. Once you read one, you'll want to read the entire series! Funny, engaging, and just plain good!
FineLQQKn avatar reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 173 more book reviews
I love all of his Xanth books. They're innocent but fun.
reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
this is the cute first book in the xanth series and probably the best
susieqmillsacoustics avatar reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 1062 more book reviews
This was such fun! A delightful adventure with entertaining characters and all sorts of magical creatures, places and things! I enjoyed it start to finish!
reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
Read this many years ago, and it was thoroughly fun. Later books in the series had a few too many puns, but this one was still a bit on the serious side.
evercaptivating avatar reviewed A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Fun, fast-paced, and full of imagination! I loved every thrilling moment and there are one after another. The writing is intelligent and yet quick-witted to appeal to all intellect.


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