Book Review: God of Tarot

God of Tarot by Piers Anthony is the first intallment of a three part story set on the planet Tarot. This first book covers the first 8 cards in an imaginary Tarot deck that Anthony creates.

Integrated into this book are bits of historical fact, such as a blurb about Pope Joan, and the history and origins of the Tarot deck. Anthony creates a world in which Tarot cards come to life containing real people and which anyone can interact with. However, there are dangers in interacting with these real scenes!

Sent to investigate the nature of these manifestations is Brother Paul, from the Holy Order of Vision. He is to determine what God is the true God, and who is behind the Tarot animations.

Anthony's usual wit and wittisms are peppered throughout the tale, and his rather sexist portrayal of women is strong. The women physically are a twelve year old boy's fantasy and exist for sexual release and pleasure.

Considering that this book was copyrighted in 1979, it doesn't read terribly dated. It is a fun series for some light-hearted entertainment with just enough fact to make it pithy.

Rating: 3 of out 5
Recommendation: 3 out of 5