Seventh Son
Seventh Son
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1988
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Frontier America • Late 18th Century
1988
YA
13+ years
Super Short Summary
Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card introduces readers to a young individual named Alvin Miller Jr., born in an alternate early America where folk magic shapes daily life. As the seventh son of a seventh son, Alvin possesses unique abilities that attract both protective and malevolent forces, setting the stage for his journey and growth.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card is lauded for its imaginative world-building and compelling characters, set in an alternate American frontier. Readers appreciate Card’s blend of historical fiction and fantasy, highlighting themes of destiny and moral conflict. However, some critique its pacing, feeling it prioritizes setting over plot progression, impacting engagement.
Who Should Read Seventh Son?
A reader who enjoys Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card would likely appreciate historical fantasy with rich world-building and themes of destiny and morality. Fans of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss or The Once and Future King by T.H. White may find this narrative engaging for its blend of folklore and complex characters.
37,614 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Frontier America • Late 18th Century
1988
YA
13+ years
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