tabithar's review against another edition
5.0
This was just as enjoyable as Red Prophet but in different ways. I like the conflict between people thinking the future is determined and independent of their choices contrasting with their choices changing later outcomes. It doesn't hurt that this aligns with my own thinking.
Otherwise, the book explores Alvin growing up away from his family and learning a trade as well as how to be a Maker. The plot weaves between themes of slavery (with some honestly crazy people), emancipation, and values of people in various working relationships.
Otherwise, the book explores Alvin growing up away from his family and learning a trade as well as how to be a Maker. The plot weaves between themes of slavery (with some honestly crazy people), emancipation, and values of people in various working relationships.
craftingrama's review against another edition
4.0
much better then the second book although I do wish they would ditch that one narrator that insists on speaking in a slow drawl as if he is trying to put everyone to sleep drives me batty
yeoldemandan's review against another edition
4.0
The story is structured a little oddly, but I continue to love this world and how easy it is to blow through these stories. The time jumps were awkward, but now that Alvin is grown that shouldn't be a concern anymore going forward. I also wished the denouement tied into the main plot a little better. I enjoyed Alvin being back with his family, but it just sorta drops him there. I look forward to spending more time in this story.
brinnet's review against another edition
4.0
An entertaining continuation of the story of Alvin. I am curious to see how it continues.
argent_'s review against another edition
5.0
I was very happy with this book. Both Alvin and Peggy get their own viewpoints (and Peggy doesn't feel like a tertiary character, she is a main one, or almost so), and they work pretty nicely. Moreover, we finally get to see some Maker stuff going on, AND Alvin is no longer a child - which, let's be honest, had a weird feel to it, with him being so mature.
In many ways, I feel like this is the true beginning of the Alvin Maker series.
In many ways, I feel like this is the true beginning of the Alvin Maker series.
giantarms's review against another edition
2.0
This book is much less preachy that the second. It's okay.
rbriese7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bdplume's review against another edition
4.0
Much better than the first, and a bit better than the second. As we begin to learn some things about Alvin and his America, other things begin to make sense. There is real depth here, depth which makes the previous installments seem worthier.