Chaos Mode (The Mode, Book 3)

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Summary: A lightweight book in a lightweight series
Review: Another lightweight fantasy novel by Mr. Anthony in a lightweight series. This book and series is recommended only for juveniles. It did not hold my interest. The characters' misadventures weren't all that interesting nor compelling. Anthony does bring to closure some of the personal issues that each character has developed in the first two novels. It seems obvious at the ending that there will be another book in the series to settle the events started in the DoOon Mode in Virtual Mode. Since we haven't seen the next installment as yet, one can guess that either the series didn't do all that well and is not a high priority for Anthony to continue or that he frankly has no place to go with the storyline. The next book could actually be the best since a hopping mad Dwang could once again pursue his plans to invade the other modes. It would be up to Colene to thwart his plans once more, provided she survived.

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Summary: Good, but uneven
Review: Anthony spends too much time in this book setting up scenery and action and although the characters interact, I don't get the sense that they care too much either way. Colene's science teacher introduction was good, but I can't understand why AFTER she was [forced to make love] she got a crush and started flirting with the teacher. And it was INCREDIBLY convenient that the one thing she remembers in biology has to do with Burgess. An ok read, but didn't make me jump out of my seat.

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Summary: Not much of a reader
Review: I am person who finds it difficult to read books. It takes me months to read a book, even though I am glued to the story-line. The "Mode Series Books" have been the most amazing books I have ever read. I love the research that Piers does to bring his books alive. I really felt sorry in a way for Coline but I was happy to see her find a love, and excitement in her life. I also loved Marsey Doats and Seqiro who were true friends for Coline. Can't wait for the next book in the series, hurry up Piers Anthony.

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Summary: Good, but uneven
Review: I just finished reading this book last night. I love the Xanth series and I enjoyed the first two books in this series. However, this book is not as good in my mind as the first two. The author spends quite a bit of time repeating what happened in the first two books. It is a series, it would be expected that people would have read them in order and know what was going on. Perhaps there was a long time between the 2nd and 3rd? I didn't check on this so am not sure. There were some very good parts and I did enjoy the interactions between the characters but it did get annoying to keep seeing Colene referred to as a "vessel of dolor". At least use different words once in a while. And it seemed like Colene's parents gave in to her relationship with Darius very easily. I know they were afraid of losing her again and Seqiro helped mentally, but she is only 14 and he is much older. All in all, it was good but seemed rushed. I would still recommend the series and am eagerly waiting to see what happens in DoOon Mode.

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Summary: Attention Piers Anthony
Review: I remember reading Virtual Mode back in high school when I was feeling a lot like Colene and finding a wonderful release in her travelling through various worlds. I have enjoyed all the books in this series and anxiously await the next book. Whenever I am in a book store I look at your newest books for hopes of mention of the next Mode series book in the Author's notes. Please, please. I humbly beg you to continue this series. Don't leave those of us who have come to love these characters wondering what happens to them. Sequiro ... Will they ever see him again? We're waiting...

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Summary: Sad news folks...
Review: this is for all the fans of this series and for mr Anthony himself a while back I sent a letter to mr Anthony and recived a response telling me he was sorry but the publisher didnt want to continue the series. well if you read this let me say this is a great series with deep realistic charters and wether or not it helps i would love to say that i would buy the next book if its ever made whoever the publisher may be :) and by the other reviews here i would say their are others with the same opinion.

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Summary: Attention Piers Anthony
Review: You need to read the first two books if you want to understand the third book. If you don't read the first two books you will be lost, and won't even understand the story's plot. You could read it through for about five chapters, and you will start understanding what is going on. It would be better if you read the first two books because it would make more sense to you. This book is about a thrilling science fictional story of people living in the parallel worlds. In the third book three old friends unite. Their names are: Colene, a young girl from earth who is dealing with terrible suicidal depressions, Darius, from a planet who also won Colene's love, and Seqiro a telepathic horse. Some parts of this book drags on. But it's worth reading through because the action parts are so unbelievable it will blow away your mind! The author, Piers Anthony, writes every chapter with such suspense that it tempts you to read the next chapter. Once you start reading this book you can't put it down till you finish it.