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Seventh Son
Seventh Son: Tales of Alvin maker | Orson Scott Card
13 posts | 29 read | 13 to read
From the primal depth's of the world's greatest myths comes this gripping fantasy of a boy, born to be a Maker, whose dangerous journey towards knowledge and power makes history ... Amid the deep woods where the Red Man still holds sway, a very special child is born. Young Alvin is the seventh son, and such a boy is destined to become great - perhaps even a man with the enormous powers of a Maker. But even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him. Somewhere out there is a power that will do anything to prevent him growing up ... More information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
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wideeyedreader
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Mehso-so

Not my favorite, but a solid fantasy! Though I‘ll say I prefer The Bear and the Nightingale, which covers similar themes, to this one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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aa_guer2021
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Pickpick

Sometimes you don't need a lengthy story to make an impact. This small, seemingly unremarkable book ended up being the exact opposite. Incredibly detailed and insightful. With fascinating characters and a layer of magic that is both believable and extraordinary. This saga continues, and I hope to read more of it, someday. 😊😁❤️📚

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athorne
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GlassAsDiamonds Now that‘s a creepy quote... 7y
MiyakoBunny I love it ❤️ 7y
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DivaDiane
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This book won a ton of rewards. I read it about 20 years ago, but I didn‘t really like it I only gave it 2/5 Stars on Goodreads, which is quite rare for me. I‘m in the minority definitely, and since I don‘t really remember much about the book maybe I ought to reread it one day...
#NovemberbytheNumbers #seven
@Tiffy_Reads

bookwrm526 That series is very heavily built around Mormon allegories 7y
DivaDiane @bookwrm526 I‘m aware of that. I‘m not really sure how I feel about it, though. 7y
bookwrm526 @DivaDiane Yeah, that‘s how I felt about the series too. As much as I loved the Ender books, I WANTED to love these, but I was very ambivalent about them (edited) 7y
Cheshirecat913 I remember reading this one too a while ago but I didn't continue on with the series either. My husband and I both adore a bunch of his other books. 7y
DivaDiane @Cheshirecat913 @bookwrm526 I was profoundly moved by Ender‘s Game and read the rest of that series and enjoyed them all very much. I was sad to be so disappointed in this one. (edited) 7y
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TK-421
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Searching my shelves for numerical titles for this challenge has made me far more aware of how many books on my shelves are still waiting to be read! #NovemberbytheNumbers #7

Sace I loved Seventh Sin! 7y
Sace 😑 Son. Really, autocorrect? 7y
TK-421 @RestlessFickleBookSlut 😂 oh, thank you for making me laugh! I really need that today! 7y
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aa_guer2021
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Hopefully I can get some quality time with this book today, but for now this... I have an important exam this morning. #nerdygirl #determined #focused #Igotthis 😊😁👾💪🖤💟👍

Moray_Reads Good luck! 7y
aa_guer2021 @Moray_Reads Thank you. I believe it went well. 😁 7y
aa_guer2021 @Moray_Reads just a long overdue update. I passed the exam, got the job, and will be there a year in October!! 😀😉😳❤️ 6y
Moray_Reads @ruskigurl16 wow, congratulations! I can't believe that's been a year 6y
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SpeculativeFemale
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Pickpick

This fantasy based alternate history drew me in immediately with its peculiar characters and questions about good and evil and the nature of the powers-that-be in this world. The only thing troubling me is that I don't have the rest of the series yet, so I have to wait to read more!

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SpeculativeFemale
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I may be stuck working a long day today, but it hasn't been a particularly busy one, so I'm glad I brought this #TBR because I'm almost done with my current book!

#junebookbugs #publishedinthe1980s
@RealLifeReading

TobeyTheScavengerMonk Love this book! 7y
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kgriffith
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Pickpick

Just came to the end without realizing it was happening! I was well into this one so it's not a full book finished, but it's a good start on the day. And now, breakfast! 😊 #readathon @DeweysReadathon

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kgriffith
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I don't know if it's related, but as someone who only speaks one language fluently who traveled to a place where folks have every right to feel oppressed by that (my) language's being taken for granted, I'm really noticing pacing and speed of speech in audiobooks. One of the narrators here speaks far more quickly than others, but this is the first I've noticed it. Mercury, or some other imp?

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scaifea
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I loved the Ender series when I read them in college, so I went into this one thinking that it would likely be good stuff - and it definitely is. Very much good enough that I plan on continuing with the series.

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callunakeep
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Another re-read of a book I haven't read in a million years! Enjoyed it just as much the second time around! I think I will re-read the whole series!

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