Anise

by Maren Henry

Anise Hunt lives in a world moments from our own -- a world that has suffered an eternity of anguish. It is a world where a terrible virus has corrupted humanity's genes, bringing a slow and agonizing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1587156997
• ISBN13: 9781587156991
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Borgo Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A good Sunday read

I'm a devoted fan of Sheri S. Tepper and noticed hints of similar brilliance in Maren Henry's debut novel. I read it in a quick 2 1/2 hours or so--I was completely absorbed by her tale. However, as others have noted, there are some weird character changes that don't jive. These unrealistic character shifts interrupt the flow of an otherwise golden book.If you enjoy futuristic, "what-would-happen-if" sorts of tales, this book will be perfect for you.

Great read. Worth the buy.

Full of interesting twists, Anise is definitely worth the read. Follow the story of a rich girl who gave up everything in her quest for love. She finds out that life isn't always served on a silver platter. I found the book enjoyable, yet some of the characters completely shift their personalities so it's hard to understand who they really are (Tom, Orson, and Rachel). At times, they seem to be best friends to Anise, and then the next moment they appear to be the enemy. In addition, what happens between Mr. Denver's and Anise makes it a bit hard to swallow the ending. Read it and see if I'm wrong. Henry is creative, and full of surprises.