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Liked It “I've loved Wrede's Dragon series and felt disappointed that most of what she's written since is less accessible to teens and certainly not of interest to adults. This, the first book in a series, is one I can cheer for. Reminds me of Orson Scott Card's Seventh Son -- Lan is the seventh son of a...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I've loved Wrede's Dragon series and felt disappointed that most of what she's written since is less accessible to teens and certainly not of interest to adults. This, the first book in a series, is one I can cheer for. Reminds me of Orson Scott Card's Seventh Son -- Lan is the seventh son of a seventh son in an alternate history of the United States, but Eff, his twin is the primary character. She as a thirteenth child and as such an opposite fortune is predicted. But predictions don't always come true. Interesting setting in an American Old West where magicians like Eff and Lan's father (a seventh son) shelter the settlers from wooly mammoths and steam dragons.”
Prof M wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Still more than 1/2 to go...it's a bit slow, but the story is interesting enough to keep you wanting to finish it. A few confusing things, but I'm still willing to give it a go. Hope it picks up.”
Sonya B wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Pretty Good. ”
Dawn D wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Didn't finish: I lost intrest in it. Verrrry slow moving . . ”
Kaitlin U wrote this review Monday, November 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While the story is very well done, I was most impressed with the insights into the language/communication style of eariler days and the understated capture of the work involved in running a household in pre-electrical times. The role of women was another subtle element throughout. The voice is authentic and natural.
Elaine M wrote this review Saturday, November 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This stands out to me as a unique concept and a group of individuals who are well-rounded and realistic.”“very interesting eff the unlucky thirteenth child finds that just like her brother she has powers of her own that may or may not help her family so when her brother is tutored in magic she spends the afternoons learning all the different kinds if magic with her friend and her wonderful exotic teacher. but when her brother is in trouble she comes to rescue him.”
kristina E wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It got boring towards the end.”
Berkeley C wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Good book, dragged a little at times and sometimes didn't make sense.”
Mr. Cavalier wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a wonderful fantasy about an alternative Earth where magic is commonplace and used to do many things, include protect people from the magical creatures that iinhabit the frontier. The main character, Eff, is the 13th child in the family, which is considered very bad in magical lore. On the other hand, her twin brother is the seventh son of a seventh son and much admired. Her parents move them to the frontier, in part of protect Eff from the superstitions about her status that are causing her to be the blunt of much abuse. I loved this book - reminds me a little of Harry Potter.”
Bookwoman wrote this review Friday, October 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
