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Summary: OSC didn't take us too far
Review: This is a very good Alvin book. It seems a little watered down, but plenty happens in these pages. Alvin is journeying with his friends, but not with his wife. Peggy is doing her own business in the Crown Colonies to the south. She runs into trouble. So does Alvin, who goes to New England and is accused of being a witch.Card does Alvin well. I just wish he'd continue the series, as this book left me wanting to know what happens next. I take that as a Good Thing.
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Summary: Vintage OSC
Review: This is a very good Alvin book. It seems a little watered down, but plenty happens in these pages. Alvin is journeying with his friends, but not with his wife. Peggy is doing her own business in the Crown Colonies to the south. She runs into trouble. So does Alvin, who goes to New England and is accused of being a witch. Card does Alvin well. I just wish he'd continue the series, as this book left me wanting to know what happens next. I take that as a Good Thing.
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Summary: Another fine entry in the cult of Card
Review: This is an extremely enjoyable entry into the Alvin Maker series. It's short on plot, and a little glib, but is an easy read. I just wonder about two things. The first is the loose ends. How did Calvin and Alvin part ways? Where and who is Taleswapper? How did the group manage to smuggle two Black men from Charleston to Philadelphia? What is happening with Tecumseh (Tecum-shaw)? Second, I am curious to see how far Card will push the Mormon history angle in this series. For those of you who may not know, Card is loosely basing Alvin Smith on Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon church. If Card is true to Joseph Smith's biography, Alvin is going to die in Carthage City after getting shot by an angry mob. Will Card do it? I don't think so, but I would like to find out.
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Summary: It's a good book but I'm getting frustrated.
Review: This latest in the Alvin Maker series is, like all of Card's writing, entertaining, thoughtful and contains elegant prose. Unfortunately, the only reasons for this installment seem to be the exposition of the alternate America--we already get it, I think--and the introduction of new "disciples"--enough already! The half of the book that covers Alvin's experience with New England witchcraft laws would be far more interesting if most of this moral territory hadn't been covered so thoroughly in Seventh Son. Purity is an interesting new character, but there are already enough major characters in this saga. I think most readers, like me, are itching for some progress toward the Crystal City, assuming that Card intends to take the series that far. We can only hope that later installments will reveal a vital purpose for each of the "good guys". Much more interesting was the part set in Camelot--Card's concept of the name-taking is quite good. We do see some change in Calvin's heart after he nearly dies, I think. But still, at the end, the only definite change in anybody's situation is that Alvin will have a couple more followers. The one non-plot related complaint I have is that some of the dialogue--especially the banter in the opening chapters--is a little tiresome. It's better later, though. If you like Card or have read the previous books in the series you should read this book. It's not as good as some others in the series but still a darn good read. If you haven't read any of the Alvin Maker series DON'T START HERE, it will just confuse you. All in all, this book meets Card's high standards--it just fails to meet some of the longtime reader's expectations.
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Summary: Wonderful addition to the ongoing saga of Alvin Maker
Review: This novel continues the fascinating alternate history of the United States. I couldn't put the book down and finished it in one sitting. I especially enjoyed the appearance of John Adams and the other touches of real history which reflect Card's research and creativity. I recommend this book to anyone who has read the previous titles in the series.
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Summary: Excellent if you ignore the Red Herrings
Review: This the an excellent series. I have had quite a hard time putting them down, however, since I have read them from start to finish I have found quite a few Red Herrings. That asside this newest installment has Alvin actually starting to realize he is a god among men and he stops being quit such a wimp. Highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Excellent if you ignore the Red Herrings
Review: This the an excellent series. I have had quite a hard time putting them down, however, since I have read them from start to finish I have found quite a few Red Herrings. That asside this newest installment has Alvin actually starting to realize he is a god among men and he stops being quit such a wimp. Highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Great book
Review: This was an excellent book. Why? Well, mostly I liked it because of the alternative history. I'm interested in history, and it's fun to read an alternative with some of the same people. The story is good, of course, (I wouldn't give the book 5 stars if the story wasn't good) but not great. Same with the characters. Good, not great. If you've ever read Ender's Game (and if you haven't, read it now) you probably fell in love with Ender. That doesn't happen in this book. So, if you're interested in history, you'll like this book far more then if you don't.
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Summary: Triple Tripe. What a waste. I regret I bought this book
Review: this was tghe worst book i read since the earthborn series that card also forced us to read and buy. His writing is worse and worse with each passing book. even the last speaker of the dead book was a stinker. what's the metter with you orson? You seem to have lost the will to tell a story. Instead you books are entirely composed of people discussing the weather and meaningless tripe. What happened to plot? action? dialogue? [needless to say I really liked card's early work, and like many of you, always think that his next book will mark a return to quality]. MP END
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Summary: best since the 2nd in the series
Review: This was the best since #2
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