Orson Scott Card – Treason

TYPE: Science Fiction

RATING: 8/10

REVIEW:

The second book of Card that I am reading right now, the first one being Tales of Alvin Maker (Vol. 2- Red Prophet). Comparing the previous one and this one, I have to say that there is a lot of difference between both ways of his thinking. I also find that this one corresponds more to my view of the sci-fi genre than the previous one.

The Mueller family is known for its genetic advancements and their regenerative skills. However, when the son of one of the most prominent Muellers sprouts parts that are not part of him, he becomes a shame of the family as a ‘radical-regenerative’ and is sent away to ‘spy’ on the Nkumai, who seem to be getting a big share of Iron, considered the most important commodity of all, from the Ambassador.

Orson Scott Card – Tales of Alvin Maker Part 2 – Red Prophet

TYPE: Fantasy

RATING: 9/10

REVIEW:

I had started reading this once before but never proceeded after a few pages. It felt dull and somehow too unrealistic.

Now that I went back and re-read it, the feeling is a bit different. Fantasy never felt this good. I could actually put myself in the place that was described and feel everything that the author expressed.

The book here takes us through the lives of Alvin Maker Jr., Lolla-Wossiky who later becomes the Red Prophet and Ta-Kumsaw, his brother. The Whites are at constant war with the Reds who are supposed to be the original inhabitants of the land. However, the Whites, with their customs, seem to have killed the land and the Reds are too drunk to notice.