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Seventh Son

Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 1

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Seventh Son

By: Orson Scott Card
Narrated by: Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir, Stephen Hoye
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About this listen

 From the author of the award-winning Ender's Game comes the unforgettable story of young Alvin Maker, the seventh son of a seventh son.

Born into an alternative frontier America, where life is hard and folk magic is real, Alvin is gifted with power, but he must learn to use his gift wisely. Dark forces are arrayed against Alvin, and only a young girl with second sight can protect him.

Don't miss the sequel to this book, Red Prophet.©1987 Orson Scott Card (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Epic Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Science Fiction

Critic Reviews

  • Locus Award, 1988

"A tribute to the art of storytelling, this is highly recommended." (Library Journal)
"Seventh Son begins what may be a significant recasting in fantasy terms of the tall tale of America." (Washington Post Book World)
"A consistently gripping tale featuring solid historical research and a keen understanding of religious experience. Another major effort by a world-class talent. Highly recommended." (Booklist)
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A great book that makes me want to listen to all of Orson Scott Cards books all over again. What a world he he has created.

A great listen

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contrary to the other review, I am not American but I still really enjoy this series. I feel like there was always meant to be another book that comes out after crystal city that hasn't come yet though. great journey nonetheless!

love this series

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One of the best authors I've read, and one of the best stories. something you could read over and over and over again and always find something new and interesting

brilliant storytelling

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I really liked the characters in this book. I don’t want it to end. A fantasy set in the frontier a beautiful story. Buy the book

Unusual and wonderful story

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More Christians vs witches, I think this is a theme I'm just tired of. The story wasn't badly written, the characters were mostly easy to like, the witchcraft aspect was kind of neat but I was board. I didn't really care. I cringed at how obvious certain characters were blindly influenced and the role faith plays in stories in like this. I've just had enough of it.

Eh

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Very few likeable characters. Story with no appeal outside America. Very disappointing. Not worth buying.

Worst OSC I've read/listened to

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