The first of the Xanth novel will get you hooked if you haven't read any of them.

I devoured this series way back when I was in high school. Though the books are considered "adult," I would place them firmly in the "young adult" category -- specifically targeting teen-aged boys.

This book, and the series in general, is full of literal puns. As a teenager, I thought they were brilliant; reading the books now... I find them, uh, lame. Not much hack-and-slash type of action, but lots of magic powers, quests, fantasy creatures, and the occasional sophomoric sex scene.

A very light fantasy read that's a nice change of pace from the deeper stuff, but don't plan on getting too enamored with series. Unless you're under the age of 18.

A book that's great fun! Later in the series they get really silly, but the first one is a classic.

Tons of fun! The first book in the series, it sets the scene for many many more pun-filled adventures in the land of Xanth.

This book is fantastic for those who enjoy a light-hearted romp through comical satire complete with interesting characters, enjoyable action and a good plot. I loved the first 6 or 7 books in the Xanth Series, but as the series continued I found that in the later books the plot began to be subsumed by Mr. Anthony's search for the perfect pun.

The absurdity of everything in the book was just too much! I was laughing at everything. Ha! I despise living in Mundania. Now if I had a magic power what would I want it to be....?

DOn't read this book unless you want to get hooked on the Xanth series. It's a fun fantasy full of witty puns.

This was a very weird book. Beer trees? Jelly Trees? Whatever! I liked it though-could'nt put it down.

I never read this book, although I was into the Xanth series for a time (brain candy!).

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have not read this book, ended up with two copies.

Xanth is a Magical land with magical people and if you don't show a magical talent you are exspelled.

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Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled--where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. That is, except for Bink of North Village. He was sure he possessed no magic, and knew that if he didn't find some soon, he would be exiled. According to the Good Magician Humpfrey, the charts said that Bink was as powerful as the King or even the Evil Magician Trent. Unfortunately, no one could determine its form. Meanwhile, Bink was in despair. If he didn't find his magic soon, he would be forced to leave....

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 Villiage, however, Xanth was no fairy tale. He alone had no magic. And unless he got some-and got some fast!-he would be exiled. Forever. But the Good Magician Humfrey was convinced that Bink did indeed have magic. In fact, both Beauregard the genie and the magic wall chart insisted that Bink had magic. Magic as poereful as any possessed by the or by Good Magician Humfrey-or even by the Evil Magician Trent.

Be that as it may, no one could fathom the nature of Binks's special magic. Bink was in despair. This was even worse than having no magic at all....and he would still be exiled!

Thus begins Piers Anthony's entralling Xanth series.....

Wonderful sci fi series. First book is most serious

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