Helpful Score: 4
This little-known book may be my favorite Card novel. The characters are real and the relationships are moving. It is a complete, stand-alone story that hasn't been ruined with terrible sequels. It is about humanity and the impact we have on those around us; the power of music and love; the ease with which power can be corrupted; and the difficulty and intensity of expressing or suppressing true emotions (guilt, love, greed, passion, anger, resentment, etc). It has been said that Card truly understands the human condition. I believe Songmaster is the truest proof of this.
Helpful Score: 2
Marvellous book. Typical of Card, in that it is an in-depth exploration of relationships. This one is also about the life of the emotions, controlling the expression of emotions for the sake of releasing them as art, and how that affects the artist's relationships. On top of that, it's just great sci-fi.
Helpful Score: 2
This book is about a boy, Annset, a songbird from the Songhouse, which is a dwelling on a planet where the focus is singing and all that is possible (and even more) with one's voice. We follow Annset from his beginnings as he learns about himself and learns to be himself, and watch how he makes his mark on life (and vice versa).
I have to say, this book moved me to tears. Wonderfully written, very poignant: when i finished it I felt like i'd just listened to a lovely song. I don't want to spoil it so i won't go into details, but it's a really great book! I think that Card is one of very few really talented authors who can draw emotions from you, and do so in a wholesome, beautiful way. A good read.
I have to say, this book moved me to tears. Wonderfully written, very poignant: when i finished it I felt like i'd just listened to a lovely song. I don't want to spoil it so i won't go into details, but it's a really great book! I think that Card is one of very few really talented authors who can draw emotions from you, and do so in a wholesome, beautiful way. A good read.
Helpful Score: 1
Ansel is a songbird sent to live with the emperor in order to change the world. This novel deals with the darkness of humankind.
Compelling story and characters. I thought about this one after I finished.
Recommended
Compelling story and characters. I thought about this one after I finished.
Recommended
Helpful Score: 1
Even better than Ender's Game. I couldn't put it down and when I finished I felt emotionally depleted.
