Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card

Seventh Son

Tales of Alvin Maker #1

Orson Scott Card

241 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

In an alternate version of frontier America, young Alvin is the seventh son of a seventh son, and such a birth is powerful magic. Yet even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him.

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Moods

adventurous 70%
mysterious 45%
tense 29%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
emotional 20%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 8%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 26%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

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