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Hart's Hope (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Orson Scott Card (Author), Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator), Carrington MacDuffie (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 11 hours
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
  • Audible Release Date: 15 Sep 2005
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQ55W2
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Enter the city of Hart's Hope, ruled by gods both powerful and indifferent, riddled with sorcery and revenge. The city was captured by a rebellious lord, Palicrovol, who overthrew the cruel king, Nasilee, hated by his people.

Palicrovol, too, was cruel, as befitted a king. He took the true mantle of kinghood by forcing Asineth, now Queen by her father's death, to marry him, raping her to consummate the marriage. (But he was not cruel enough to rule.) He let her live after her humiliation; live to bear a daughter; live to return from exile and retake the throne of Hart's Hope.

But she, in turn, sent Palicrovol into exile to breed a son who would, in the name of the God, take back the kingdom from its cruel Queen.

©1983 Orson Scott Card; (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
When a young Duke seeks to overthrow a vicious king for the good of the land, he is faced with performing atrocities of his own in obtaining his goal. The young daughter of the slain king is publically raped to seal the union of the Duke to the land; afterwards, he extends "mercy" to her and allows her to live. This act leads to three centuries of strife and despair, in which it is discovered that beauty is indeed only skin-deep, and that heroism is not limited by age, sex, or physical abilities.

This is a story of love, betrayal, courage, and of the extent to which one will go to seek revenge. It also examines the question of whether the ends can ever justify the means.


Mr. Card's characters are finely-drawn as always.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This was a thought provoking novel, from one of my favourite authors. I enjoyed it, but would point out that it deals with some rather dark themes. Many of Card's novels (for example the Ender series) are suited to and enjoyed by young-adult readers. Some parents may not consider this novel suitable for their kids. If it was a movie it would definitely rate an 18 certificate.
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Fantastic Fantasy 8 Jan 2010
Format:Paperback
This brilliant book has instantly leapt into my top ten! The story is excellent, characters compelling, and the way the story is unfolded for us interesting.

As with the best fantasies a much larger world is suggested than we actually see, making it so much realer to the reader.

This is not a sword and sorcery epic and no buckles are swashed. Expect an intelligent, introspective fantasy which is more tragedy than adventure.
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