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Summary: Learn the unspeakable truth hidden in Russian folklore
Review: Not a typical Card book, but then, what exactly is a "typical Card book"?
It starts with a beautiful portrayal of a Jewish Boy growing up in Russia, moves to some gritty "it-sounded-good-in-theory" fantasy, which in turns alternates with fairy-tale fantasy. The fairy-tales are appropriately Russian, and along the way the truth behind many classical Russian folklore stories is revealed.
Yes, it's as funny as it sounds.
Add to that great Orson Card characters, and the strength his moral believes often lend to his books, and you get what would have been considered a masterpiece if written by anyone else. I haven't read his biblical series, but it compares well to his terrific "Hart's Hope" fantasy, blows his horror books out of the water, and is at least on par with his SF.I can't believe no one noticed this book, maybe because it's mostly fantasy. Highly recommended, even to those who think they only like Card for his SF.
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Summary: Awesome.
Review: This book is one of my favorite books. As a big fantasy fan, this was different than Card's usual work. I was expecting it to be more science fiction. The hero was portrayed so beautifully and the plot, though familiar (sleeping beauty), was clever and intriguing. I have read this book over 10 times and still am not sick of it!
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Summary: this is the best book ever
Review: this is a must read for any fans of any type of fiction.if you havent read it yet do it. it is basicly a aternate sleeping beuty book but very diffrent than normal. thats ill say and let the book say the rest.
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Summary: One of THE best books I've ever read
Review: When I say this is one of the best books I've ever read, believe me, it's a compliment! I'm an avid reader, and I average a book and a half a day, so I've read a LOT of books. While this book does have a great love story, it's actually not JUST a love story. It's very lighthearted-even the violent parts tended towards being satiric. The characters are AMAZING. The're extremely likeable, yet not "phony" like so many of the books I've read (A compliment that has thus far only been reserved for the Master himself, Stephen King). Even the villans were likable, you didn't want them to win, but it doesn't it seem such a shame to destroy them? Overall, I found myself laughing out loud many times. It's really hilarious. I think this book really reveals a new depth to Orson Scott Card (for me, at least). The Ender's series tended towards being serious. I didn't even know he was capable of this kind of work! It may disappoint hard core sci-fi fans, but anyone who likes bestsellers or fantasy or romance should throughly enjoy it!
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