Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card

Seventh Son

Tales of Alvin Maker #1

Orson Scott Card

241 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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In an alternate version of frontier America, young Alvin is the seventh son of a seventh son, and such a birth is powerful magic. Yet even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him.

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Moods

adventurous 71%
mysterious 46%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%
dark 21%
reflective 18%
emotional 15%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
informative 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 26%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.62

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