A review by bennought
Empire by Orson Scott Card

3.0

Definitely not one of Card's best books. The writing was iffy, never really reaching the levels it was at even towards the end of the Bean series. The plot and concept were interesting, and the overall point that he was trying to make was definitely a good one: the political rhetoric in this country has reached a point of polarized extremism unknown since the years leading up to the Civil War, and that divisiveness, demonization, and dismissal of the other side's point of view could potentially is both damaging and could lead to conflict. While I disagree with much of his religio-political views (i.e. banning same-sex marriage, linking homosexuality with pedophilia), I do agree and support his fervent calls for Americans to stop the hateful rhetoric and be wary of falling prey to the extremes.