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Summary: Strange, but engrossing
Review: "Treason" is the exile world to which the leaders of an unsuccessful Galactic coup were exiled. Faced with an almost total lack of metal ore that prevents most technological advancements, the descendants of these exiles have instead focused on researching their various family talents. Thus, the descendants of an exiled geologist have gained the ability to commune with and travel through rock, the descendants of an exiled biologist can regenerate missing body parts, etc. The "hero", Lanik Mueller, is a "radical regenerative" who regenerates body parts that are not missing, giving him multiple arms, heads, etc. A freak, he is exiled to wander the world of Treason. His encounters with the descendants of the various exiles and the abilities they have evolved are fascinating, if somewhat disturbing. As he develops morally and learns to control his radical regeneration, he must deal with the evolved descendants of a politican, whose family "trait" is a secret definitely worth a chuckle. A highly recommended book, particularly for SF/Fantasy fans who find themselves somewhat jaded by the current state of that genre.
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Summary: This book will make you a CARD fan for life!
Review: . . . it did for me. Have copy of original, so I'm a bit biased towards that version. A Planet Called Treason was my first Card novel and one of the first Science Fiction books I ever read. Hooked me for life. A must read!
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Summary: One of Mr. Card's best.
Review: After becoming a fan of Mr. Card's work through Ender's Game, I read many of his other works. As far as a self-contained (meaning without 3, 4, 5 or more sequels) this is defenitely one of his best works.The premise of the book is fascinating, and the way he deals with the special "skills" of each of the "families" shows great insight. I purposefully shy away from discussing the plot and characters of the story for fear of ruining an enjoyable read. For those of you who read and loved Mr. Card's most popular book (Ender's Game) - I believe you will truly enjoy this book as well.
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Summary: One of Mr. Card's best.
Review: After becoming a fan of Mr. Card's work through Ender's Game, I read many of his other works. As far as a self-contained (meaning without 3, 4, 5 or more sequels) this is defenitely one of his best works. The premise of the book is fascinating, and the way he deals with the special "skills" of each of the "families" shows great insight. I purposefully shy away from discussing the plot and characters of the story for fear of ruining an enjoyable read. For those of you who read and loved Mr. Card's most popular book (Ender's Game) - I believe you will truly enjoy this book as well.
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Summary: Well-constructed fable on self-determination
Review: Card has a tendency to turn cultures into setpieces (the most egregious example of which is Samoa in "Children of the Mind"), and that tendency is evident here. It strains our willing suspension to think that thousands of years could pass with family-clans learning and doing the exact same thing. It detracts from the believability of the story. That said, it does increase its fable-like qualities and allows Card to get to the point more quickly. And Card does have an interesting point. When I read this book a few years ago, I enjoyed its adventure and revenge aspects. When I re-read the book for this review, I enjoyed it for an entirely new reason: the book sets forth the importance of autonomy and self-determination, and their primacy compared to other human values. Lanik forms his own purpose and becomes his own person; he is willing to kill an entire family-clan because it was attempting to deny the other clans their right to self-determination; and finally, he destroys the link between the planet Treason and the rest of the Republic in order to give the planet the autonomy it deserves. Card wove his theme consistently from the individual, through the group, to the collective. But there's no need to overanalyze this book. Exercise your own autonomy, and read it and enjoy it on whatever level you want.
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Summary: Well-constructed fable on self-determination
Review: Card has a tendency to turn cultures into setpieces (the most egregious example of which is Samoa in "Children of the Mind"), and that tendency is evident here. It strains our willing suspension to think that thousands of years could pass with family-clans learning and doing the exact same thing. It detracts from the believability of the story. That said, it does increase its fable-like qualities and allows Card to get to the point more quickly. And Card does have an interesting point. When I read this book a few years ago, I enjoyed its adventure and revenge aspects. When I re-read the book for this review, I enjoyed it for an entirely new reason: the book sets forth the importance of autonomy and self-determination, and their primacy compared to other human values. Lanik forms his own purpose and becomes his own person; he is willing to kill an entire family-clan because it was attempting to deny the other clans their right to self-determination; and finally, he destroys the link between the planet Treason and the rest of the Republic in order to give the planet the autonomy it deserves. Card wove his theme consistently from the individual, through the group, to the collective. But there's no need to overanalyze this book. Exercise your own autonomy, and read it and enjoy it on whatever level you want.
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Summary: One of his better Anthologies
Review: I got this book several years ago while suffering from Ender's Game withdrawal. This book won't cure you from a desire
for high action and epic stories, but it will mess with your head. Once I picked it up and accepted the non-Enderness of the
book I enjoyed many of the short stories in this volume. I rate this book somewhere above Hart's Hope and below the
second book in the Alvin series. Be sure you read all the information about the stories to get the most out of them.
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Summary: An inspiration
Review: I have read quite a few science fiction books. Some of them were interesting in the way that they helped me escape me from reality and hold me wandering in an imaginary world when back on hard concrete. Some others made me dream of a better world and helped me face everyday's life with a bigger heart, a better soul, and more courage. A planet named Treason is one of the very first books that helped me achieve this. I was 20 when I read that book. About ten years later, I still remember the images Orson Scott Card used to describe our Politicians, our Scientists, etc ... and even though I look forward to make it big in this life, I remember what Lanik, a Prince, decides to settle for when he is offered the whole world: a wife that he loves, the most beautiful landscape, and a few sheep... An inspiration.
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Summary: awesome book, one of card's best
Review: i love most of card's books (except the homecoming series) and i think this is one of his best single books. way way out there in the fantasy world - super imaginative and creative. many different "worlds" come together in this book as the character travels through strange lands. it was worth me searching out an out of print copy and purchasing one in hardback. i read it again and again, and it never ceases to amaze me.
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Summary: awesome book, one of card's best
Review: i love most of card's books (except the homecoming series) and i think this is one of his best single books. way way out there in the fantasy world - super imaginative and creative. many different "worlds" come together in this book as the character travels through strange lands. it was worth me searching out an out of print copy and purchasing one in hardback. i read it again and again, and it never ceases to amaze me.
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