Seventh Son
Registered by acanthium32 of Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom on 4/9/2005
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
10 journalers for this copy...
Amid the deep woods where the Red Man still holds sway, a very special child is born. Young Alvin is the seventh son of a seventh son, and such a boy is destined to become great - perhaps even a man with the enormous powers of a Maker. But even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him. There is a power that will do anything to prevent him growing up...
My first Orson Scott Card and it won't be the last! Skillfully woven story drags you into the heart of the book.
For my NSSVS...shh!
Journal Entry 4 by teachie from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Came this morning with its partner from my wonderful NSSV.
Journal Entry 5 by teachie from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Sunday, March 5, 2006
What a super start to this series. They are so easy to read and pull you in from the first sentence. I am so pleased I already have the next 2 books in the series so don't have to wait to find out what happens next.
I am offering this on a spiral.
I am offering this on a spiral.
The books have arrived - my very first Ring - I can't wait to start reading them (after the Minette Walters I got from scotsbookie).
I read this book in a matter of hours - it's an easy read, but also an addictive one. I loved this book, I love the fact that it's 'fantasy' but is set on this planet, during the 1800s in the 'wild west' of frontier America as I hate the usual fantasy set on planet Zafrogg which is peopled by people with silly made-up names. This book was believable, and, as it happens, I believe that with the right knowledge you can 'hex' and cast spells, (but should only do so for good or protection).
I am dying to read the next book and wish there were loads more in the series.
(this book is a paperback)
I am dying to read the next book and wish there were loads more in the series.
(this book is a paperback)
Different to the other OSC books I have read - the others (mainly Ender books) were science fiction. Still, I really enjoyed reading this and am glad that I've got the second book to get through as well.
Oh, and aveburysurfer - don't worry, there apparently are loads more in the series:
1. Seventh Son (1987)
2. Red Prophet (1988)
3. Prentice Alvin (1989)
4. Alvin Journeyman (1995)
5. Heartfire (1998)
6. Crystal City, The (2003)
7. Master Alvin (not yet published)
[http://www.scifan.com/series/series.asp?SR_seriesid=1222]
Oh, and aveburysurfer - don't worry, there apparently are loads more in the series:
1. Seventh Son (1987)
2. Red Prophet (1988)
3. Prentice Alvin (1989)
4. Alvin Journeyman (1995)
5. Heartfire (1998)
6. Crystal City, The (2003)
7. Master Alvin (not yet published)
[http://www.scifan.com/series/series.asp?SR_seriesid=1222]
Arrived safely, many thanks.
Just finished this a few moments ago. It's excellent. Perhaps a bit America the Great in parts but it didn't last too long! I'll be starting the next in the spiral immediately.
Arrived this morning, safe and sound, with books 2 and 3. What a lovely BCID stick you use!
Have a few rings ahead of this, but will get through them as soon as I can :) (Do they need to be sent on together, or can I split them so I can alternate between each of these and the Stephanie Plums rather than reading both series back to back?)
Looking forward to it - not usually my preferred genre, but it sounded too good not to try.
Have a few rings ahead of this, but will get through them as soon as I can :) (Do they need to be sent on together, or can I split them so I can alternate between each of these and the Stephanie Plums rather than reading both series back to back?)
Looking forward to it - not usually my preferred genre, but it sounded too good not to try.
Brilliant, loved every minute. Thank you so much for tempting me into reading these - I was a bit doubtful when they arrived, too!
I accidentally read book 3 first - I grabbed for the wrong end of my bookshelf, I guess. It didn't spoilt it at all though, knowing a few little hints of what had happened in books 1 & 2 - and apparently they stand alone fairly well too. If anything, I think I was able to enjoy bok 1 more than I would have, knowing that I'd already enjoyed the continuation of the story!
Having read that one, I fair near devoured this one in a day and a half flat. I've just added the other 4 in the series to my wishlist (thanks for the list, Yiremyahu!)
I'm in the middle of book 2 at the moment, so I may as well send all 3 at once, as I'll have finished it if not by tomorrow, then certainly by Monday!
I accidentally read book 3 first - I grabbed for the wrong end of my bookshelf, I guess. It didn't spoilt it at all though, knowing a few little hints of what had happened in books 1 & 2 - and apparently they stand alone fairly well too. If anything, I think I was able to enjoy bok 1 more than I would have, knowing that I'd already enjoyed the continuation of the story!
Having read that one, I fair near devoured this one in a day and a half flat. I've just added the other 4 in the series to my wishlist (thanks for the list, Yiremyahu!)
I'm in the middle of book 2 at the moment, so I may as well send all 3 at once, as I'll have finished it if not by tomorrow, then certainly by Monday!
Many thanks Rillaith, although it was a bit of a shock to get all three at once LOL
I'm so sorry its taken me so long to get to read this.
I've enjoyed everything I've read by Orson Scott Card so far and this was no exception. I look forward to reading the next one (but don't have to wait, as it's here with me now)
My hubby would like to read it before I send it on, I feel a bit guilty as I've had it so long, but he reads very fast so I will still be able so send it on by the end of the week.
Teachie can you confirm who I need to send it on too please, as I can't see anything on this page. Thanks
I've enjoyed everything I've read by Orson Scott Card so far and this was no exception. I look forward to reading the next one (but don't have to wait, as it's here with me now)
My hubby would like to read it before I send it on, I feel a bit guilty as I've had it so long, but he reads very fast so I will still be able so send it on by the end of the week.
Teachie can you confirm who I need to send it on too please, as I can't see anything on this page. Thanks
Was offered this on Tuesday,
Hooked on Wednesday, finished it, looking for the next.
As people say a very light easy read which draws you in.
Passing it back to celticstar to forward on the spiral.
Hooked on Wednesday, finished it, looking for the next.
As people say a very light easy read which draws you in.
Passing it back to celticstar to forward on the spiral.
Journal Entry 17 by justifier from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Thursday, August 31, 2006
came this morning in teh mysterios 'bookring' ill read it as soon as i finish my current book, like tonight
Journal Entry 18 by teachie from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Thanks justifier arrived home today. Thanks for the chocolate Euros that were snuggled in with the books.
This is now off to a Fantasy Swap to meet some new bookcrossers.
This is now off to a Fantasy Swap to meet some new bookcrossers.
Journal Entry 19 by wubbaducky from not specified, not specified not specified on Sunday, February 4, 2007
Arrived safe and sound - many thanks Teachie for including the second in the series as well!
Journal Entry 20 by wubbaducky from not specified, not specified not specified on Saturday, January 5, 2008
I love fantasy as well as scifi and although I'd only read scifi from Orson Scott Card before, I really enjoyed his fantasy. Am really looking forward to Red Prophet...
Journal Entry 21 by wubbaducky at -- Somewhere In London 🤷♀️ in -- Somewhere in London 🤷♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (1/7/2010 UTC) at -- Somewhere In London 🤷♀️ in -- Somewhere in London 🤷♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
To be released somewhere in Hanwell/West Ealing
To be released somewhere in Hanwell/West Ealing
