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Summary: ...I thought Mormons had stricter moral standards than this.
Review: Pleasant enough writing, but I was deeply disturbed when two thirteen-year-olds wed and consummated their marriage, despite the fact that pretty much everyone in the book, the thirteen-year-olds included, felt they were far too young to marry. If the characters and cultural setting supported it or viewed it as normal, I would have less difficulty with it, but it was considered just as unhealthy in their culture as it is in ours. Clearly, the marriage was necessary for reasons of paralleling the religious story Card is retelling, but it was just as clear that the very being of the story and the characters opposed it.
Three stars instead of four, because this was so painfully and clumsily executed.
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Summary: The Oversoul is Pleased Again
Review: The second book in Orson Scott Card's Homecoming series is another work of art. I can't wait to read the next book. I didn't really like what happened to Basilica in the epiloque, but the addition of General Moozh's character was a very enjoyable part of the book. Nafai's adventures get better and affect more people and Luet's part in the story is well told out and adds much to the overall story. A good example of why Orson Scott Card's books are always a must read for me.
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Summary: Yet Another of Card's Incredible Visions
Review: There is so much to say about this novel. Card, as usual, keeps his characters interesting by keeping his hero's and villans true to life. The interesting characters, and interesting situations that they face, are so brilliant that readers are forced to remember that it's just a story. While reading, however, you are taken away from reality and placed on the planet "Harmony" where you feel for the characters and can't help but be in constant awe with thier situations and challenges. I fell in love with this story.
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Summary: Ain't no Ender's Game
Review: This book ain't no Ender's Game, that is for sure. Is it really possible that the same guy wrote both books? Still, I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy them. If you haven't read the Book of Mormon or aren't familiar with Mormonism at all I reco doing both before reading this series, you'll get more out of it and understand Card's writing better in general.
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Summary: Definitely worth the read!
Review: This book exemplifies why Card is one of my favorite authors. His characters are multi-dimensional and complex. Nafai is a likeable hero, but not without his faults, and even Elemak (one of Nafai's enemies) has some admirable traits. And Moozh makes a wonderful addition to this story. Yes, I admit some of the dreams were a little transparent, and the politics were a bit tedious, but it's still a great read. It also sets up magnificently for book three, which I couldn't wait to get my hands on after reading this one. Good job, Mr. Card!
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Summary: ...I thought Mormons had stricter moral standards than this.
Review: This is an all around excellent book. An incredible cast of characters, a great plot, plenty of crazy twists and turns, and dialect that brings it all to life. While all of the characters from the first book play a big part in this one too, the new character, General Moozh, puts this book on a diferent level. It's going to be hard for the rest of the series to live up to expectations if General Moozh isn't replaced by someone as likeable. However, this books leaves off with the Earthbound party just leaving Bascilica, so the rest of the serires should hold some great excitement. This book was enhanced by the abundancy of dreams, in my opinion. It brings a somehow more serious and meaningful prospective to the whole story. I just hope that the rest of the series can live up to such a high standard.
One question: What scene is the cover of the book depicting??
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Summary: Top notch Card
Review: This is an all around excellent book. An incredible cast of characters, a great plot, plenty of crazy twists and turns, and dialect that brings it all to life. While all of the characters from the first book play a big part in this one too, the new character, General Moozh, puts this book on a diferent level. It's going to be hard for the rest of the series to live up to expectations if General Moozh isn't replaced by someone as likeable. However, this books leaves off with the Earthbound party just leaving Bascilica, so the rest of the serires should hold some great excitement. This book was enhanced by the abundancy of dreams, in my opinion. It brings a somehow more serious and meaningful prospective to the whole story. I just hope that the rest of the series can live up to such a high standard.
One question: What scene is the cover of the book depicting??
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Summary: keeps the good series moving.
Review: This second novel of the Homecoming Series picks up right where the first one stopped. However, a key addition to this novel is the outside force of the warrior Moozh. Now, Moozh is seizing a golden opportunity in which to overthrow Bascilica. However, Moozh thinks that he is going against everything the Oversoul has in mind for him, but little does he know the true story. He will be shocked by the end of the novel, and his surprise will bring certain characters full circle in their life history.This novel is just like the first one, in that the characterization is excellent, and the pace is fast. The novel kept me intrigued from the get-go, and also added more tension between certain members in the family. You will be able to see the pressure building that will eventually lead to a climax in later novels. In comparison to other novels in the series, this one shows the most unique aspects of the series. There is interaction between different cultures, and you catch a glimpse of life on Harmony. Furthermore, the reader gets to see part of the whole plan designed by the Oversoul to bring Volemak's family together. Enjoy this and get ready for the next one!
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Summary: Fills the pot-hole
Review: Well, it's not the same quality as the rest of the road, but it fill the gap between 1 and 3. I still liked it, don't get me wrong, but I still like the Memory of Earth better. And I won't compare it to Ender's Game #1) because I've never read it (I know many of you are shieking right now) #2) because they are different books. Of course it's "no Ender's Game", because it's not. Just cuz the man can't turn out his absolute best every single time, don't hold it against him. It's a good book. If you're reading the whole series, then it's a must-read, just so you don't miss anything.
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Summary: I was SO into this series!
Review: What a great book (it may be the best in the series) and I don't read a lot of fantasy or science fiction! If you've read the first and liked it; you'll probably LOVE this one.
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