has3000's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Came to this because of his Sci-Fi prowess, but Orson Scott Card writes a good Fantasy novel too!
Taking place in colonial days, where the rigid rules of European society is just starting to breach the wild and free mysticism of the North American frontier.
This book gets into the “conflict” between Protestantism and mysticism, and the good and bad sides of both. Definitely not a fan of organized religion, OSC points to the dangers of holding too tightly to what you “know”.
An easy read with a great voice, having elements of the simpler speech of the various settlers, and switching impressively from character to character.
Taking place in colonial days, where the rigid rules of European society is just starting to breach the wild and free mysticism of the North American frontier.
This book gets into the “conflict” between Protestantism and mysticism, and the good and bad sides of both. Definitely not a fan of organized religion, OSC points to the dangers of holding too tightly to what you “know”.
An easy read with a great voice, having elements of the simpler speech of the various settlers, and switching impressively from character to character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry
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