by Orson Scott Card
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
Awesome!
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...
Pathfinder is definitely an interesting read, if occasionally a confusing one.
Amazing. I can't wait for the next installment.