- Paperback: 241 pages
- Publisher: Legend (8 Sep 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0712623256
- ISBN-13: 978-0712623254
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,751,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A consistently gripping tale featuring solid historical research and a keen understanding of religious experience. Another major effort by a world class talent. Highly recommended." --"Booklist"
"Captures the essence of a world where folk magic abounds. A tribute to the art of storytelling, this is highly recommended." --"Library Journal"
"This beguiling book recalls Robert Penn Warren in its robust blend of folktale, history, parable, personal testimony, and pioneer narrative." --"Publishers Weekly"
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"Captures the essence of a world where folk magic abounds. A tribute to the art of storytelling, this is highly recommended." --"Library Journal"
"This beguiling book recalls Robert Penn Warren in its robust blend of folktale, history, parable, personal testimony, and pioneer narrative." --"Publishers Weekly"
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
ANNE MCCAFFREY
'Card has exceeded his own high standards ... The man's versatility makes him unique'
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This book is an excellent read for someone who is interested in a diferent look at North American history, but also yearns for a touch of the fantasic. The first in a lovely saga that grips the reader from the first chapter. Following the young hero as he learns about his special place in the world and the battle of good and evil.
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I liked this story so much I read it twice, and went on to buy the rest of the series. I couldn't put it down, or wait to read the next one.
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This is a book I had wanted to read for a couple of years now, after reading The Grinning Man short story found in Legends: Discworld, Pern, Song of Ice and Fire, Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, Wheel of Time, but only just managed to get to. I wasn't disappointed.
The story starts well; with a fast-paced account of Alvin's birth, containing action, drama and some good old fashioned witchery. The first few chapters had me hooked.
I have to say though, the middle of the book slowed the pace right down, and dare I say - had some right boring bits that made it read more like a history book than a fantasy novel. I managed to get past this though, and thankfully it only seemed to last for around 50-60 pages.
The final third of this book saw a return to the form found at the start, and left me wanting more. I can't wait to read the second book in the series: Red Prophet (The tales of Alvin Maker).
I would recommend this book to anyone to read; it's funny, magical, thrilling and at times, sad.
The story starts well; with a fast-paced account of Alvin's birth, containing action, drama and some good old fashioned witchery. The first few chapters had me hooked.
I have to say though, the middle of the book slowed the pace right down, and dare I say - had some right boring bits that made it read more like a history book than a fantasy novel. I managed to get past this though, and thankfully it only seemed to last for around 50-60 pages.
The final third of this book saw a return to the form found at the start, and left me wanting more. I can't wait to read the second book in the series: Red Prophet (The tales of Alvin Maker).
I would recommend this book to anyone to read; it's funny, magical, thrilling and at times, sad.
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Is this really the same author as Ender?
Having put Enders game up there with pretty much one of my favourite books ever, I was determined to give this book some time. Read more
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Great book
This is true good young (and adult) fantasy. It's far better than any harry potter's book. A must have.
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