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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Loved it! I am working on the rest of the series and really enjoying all the books. Kind of folklore-fantasy. |
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“It was interesting but I think it could have been more. The end was too Alfred Hitchcocky to me!!”
Kaye W wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Alvin Maker = Joseph Smith, Jr. Think about it.”
Abinadi Ayerdis wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is just the beginning, an introduction of the main character in the Alvin Maker series. It moves slowly, described even slower. I was bored at many points in this book, moving ahead only to give it a chance. The pace picks up and the story gets more interesting with the appearance of Taleswapper, after about halfway through the book. Maybe the story will get better in later volumes of the series.”
JamJay wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was one of the best books I read in 2008. An alternate history of pre-Civil War era United States in which people inherit magical "knacks," and a seventh son of a seventh son has the remarkable powers of a Maker. Alvin is one such, and this series chronicles his battle against the forces of the Unmaker. In this book, Alvin is only learning of his powers. There is much mystery and magic, and the characters are lovable, so the book is hard to put down. Highly recommended.”
T.R.M. wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great piece of sci-fi fantasy from one of the true masters of the genre. Card has invented an alternate version of the American frontier in which all the folk magic of legend exists and is a part of everyday life. ”
Ned H wrote this review Wednesday, September 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“You could really see parallels between Joseph Smith and Alvin in this book. I loved that you could see similarities, but it's sooooooo different. Interesting.”
Jessica J wrote this review Sunday, August 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“can't wait to read the rest of this series. alvin has such interesting talents. i want to know where they lead him!”
californiameaghan wrote this review Friday, July 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Love this book very interesting and a good read. ”
Ashleigh F wrote this review Monday, July 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“As far as I can tell, this book did nothing but set the scene and then beg me to buy another book. ”
Stacy wrote this review Friday, June 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“5 STARS. Alternate history, Card weaves a lot of the hocus-pocus, old wives tales sort of magic into the captivating tale of a young boy who is destined to do wonderful and amazing things. But he has enemies, not all of them mortal nor are they powerless. Obviously a set-up for a series, this book left me anxious for the future outcome of the sweet protagonist, Alvin.”
Karin B wrote this review Sunday, July 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
