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A review by garnetofeden
Enchantment: A Classic Fantasy with a Modern Twist by Orson Scott Card
3.0
Due to heinous actions on the part of the author, I am unable to recommend their work. Original review below.
I first read this book several years ago and liked it, but when I reread it recently I discovered it had more layers and depth to it than I ever got the first time. What initially attracted me was that it involves a retelling of Sleeping Beauty. However, Orson Scott Card goes far beyond a simple retelling by throwing in elements of fantasy (magic) and science fiction (time travel). It is an anthropological and religious commentary on ethnocentrism and culture shock.
Last finished 1/15/2011. Rating reviewed 7/6/2023.
I first read this book several years ago and liked it, but when I reread it recently I discovered it had more layers and depth to it than I ever got the first time. What initially attracted me was that it involves a retelling of Sleeping Beauty. However, Orson Scott Card goes far beyond a simple retelling by throwing in elements of fantasy (magic) and science fiction (time travel). It is an anthropological and religious commentary on ethnocentrism and culture shock.
Last finished 1/15/2011. Rating reviewed 7/6/2023.