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Pathfinder (Jimmy Coates, #1) - Community Reviews back

by Orson Scott Card
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I only read when my OCD kicks in
I only read when my OCD kicks in rated it 12 years ago
Overall a 3.5 star book. It just misses greatness.This book was looking like a 5 star for me up until about 40% of the way through. Once Rigg met his mother though the whole story took a turn that I didn't look forward to. On top of that between 45 and 55% is mostly filler, over descriptive and som...
BreakRaven
BreakRaven rated it 12 years ago
Okay, so, this is . . . probably not a bad book. There, I said it. It's not written abominably, and the premise is not entirely without merit. I didn't personally enjoy it, but far off in the distance I can see the glimmers of what makes so many other people enjoy it. Thus, I'm giving it two stars. ...
jeremyb
jeremyb rated it 12 years ago
My usual favorite books follow a certain pattern: One point-of-view, from a powerful and intelligent character (I always accept recommendations about these types of books, prefering fantasy or sci-fi genres).This book however, wasn't quite like that. It had about two or three POVs, but the nice thi...
Kiwiria
Kiwiria rated it 13 years ago
I finished this yesterday and really, really enjoyed it. Not that I expected anything less, as I've loved everything I've read by Orson Scott Card so far :) It's a fun mix between Science Fiction and Fantasy, and I think the mix really works. I'd guessed some of the twists ahead of time, but not all...
zorahidaperez
zorahidaperez rated it 13 years ago
Awesome!
Pieces of Stars
Pieces of Stars rated it 14 years ago
Fans of Card will finish this book, but I would be surprised if anyone else did. It is a TOUGH read.Card is one of my favorite authors and I STILL thought it could have used about 1/3 of it cut out. Unnecessary traveling descriptions, ponderous and repetitive dialogue, detailed (sometimes TOO deta...
shadrachanki
shadrachanki rated it 14 years ago
Pathfinder is definitely an interesting read, if occasionally a confusing one.
Mandi Kaye @ Never Too Fond of Books
Mandi Kaye @ Never Too Fond of Books rated it 14 years ago
Amazing. I can't wait for the next installment.
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