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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
I don't often not finish books, only after 100 pages if still I don't care what happens.
The first time I read this book I was a bit disappointed. I was expecting another Ender's Game, therefore I found it slow and a bit boring. The second time I read it, I took more time to think about what I was reading, and I loved it. Yes, this book was completely different than Ender's Game, but not in a bad way. There is a lot of symbolism there if you take the time to see it. And I loved the story. Granted it's not action packed or even action anything, but I really found it interesting.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Card masterfully combines magic and history in an alternate version of early American history. Of course, American history includes Native Americans, who so far have only been mentioned. And naturally, Christianity plays a significant role as well.
At first, I was afraid that Christianity would become too dominant, but Card uses it to create moral tension. The fanatical priest and his battle against magic frustrated me, which proves how well Card crafts his antagonists. Especially Thrower, with his unwavering faith and arrogance, is a character I would love to see taken down or fail miserably. He gets under my skin, I really don't like him.
I love this book, even though I can't quite explain why. Maybe it's the way Card brings his world to life or the strong emotions it evokes. Or maybe I'm just biased and always enjoy his books.
adventurous
Read a long time ago. Need to re-read the part about tying a knot under the table to dispel the spirit of evil chaos dampening
L'avevo letto quando era uscito e non ne ricordavo nulla. Ora rileggendolo mi chiedo se sia stata quella lettura ad ispirare alcuni aspetti del mio modo di pensare: si, la storia del predestinato che salverà il mondo è abusata, ma il mistero sulla natura delle forze antagoniste fa riflettere su chi sia, tra i personaggi secondari, dalla parte del bene, e di conseguenza quale sia il sistema di valori pensato da Orson Scott Card e come la religione dell'autore abbia ispirato l'opera.
OSC fans may love this. It's fantasy, but fantasy with American settlers. I found it really tedious, but I know others who loved it.