Stonefather Audiobook

" The story started off great, but then felt hurried. "

" I actually enjoyed this far more than the Mithermages novel I read. I would prefer to read about this world rather than the mages in our world. "

" Card does most of his characterization through dialog, and he's a master at it. This is a great story about how a young man, innocent of the ways of the world, goes about doing his honest best and making important changes. It's not very long, but it tells an exciting story, and is, apparently, a lead-in for a new series. "

" I just want to say that I LOVE Orson Scott Card who in my book is a genius of creativity and imagination. I have read many of his books and none of them are anything similar to the other, and they are all so incredibly creative and outstanding. "

" Having already read The Lost Gate, which I loved, I was excited to find this novella that set up some of the magic system used in the new Mithermage series. It wasn't as in depth as a full-length Card novel is, but true to form, the novella did a very good job at exploring some aspects of magery that were not touched on in The Lost Gate. Some parts of the story were a bit raw, trying to set up plot in too few pages, but these were minor hiccups in an overall very good short story. I love how Card used the growth of the character to teach the reader more about how this world works. I can't wait for more in the Mithermage series to come out! "

" Very short but oddly intriguing. I found myself thinking about the book after I put it down half way through and came back quickly to finish it. "

" This was really so charming. Now I want to read the series. "

" Awsome Awsome Awsome totally Awsome Read "

" Great little short story. I hope he ends up actually publishing the series. "

" I like the worlds Orson creates. This book seemed to be a warm up for Lost Gates, which I like a bit more. "

" I really enjoyed this book but it only gets a 3 instead of a 4 because it's too dang short. It takes me longer to fall in love with a book or its characters. This one was over before I really got the chance. "

" As always, Orson Scott Card is the best. I wish this book was longer. "

" Novella. Too short. I'd like to read more about this world. The cover says it's the same world as the "upcoming" Mithermages series. "

" We listened to this on our trip and it was engaging enough ton pass away the hours. Even Anna enjoyed listening. The plot was somewhat predictable but the story was well told. "

" another short story i listened to. story about people who worship and are mages in different things. a stonefather is a master of stone and can make it like living stone. the story is about the conflict between stone and water in a city. nice little story. "

" A nice short read. Great story and an intriguing world! Looking forward to the series based on it to come out. "

" Good book and easy to follow. Very quick read. "

" I found this to be a fairly engaging short story. There isn't a lot of background and the story isn't terribly complex but as this was precursor to the Lost Gate (which I haven't read yet), it seems to a fine introduction to that world. "

" Short story prelude to the MitherMages series? "

" Listened to on audio book. A short fantasy story about a young boy with unknowing power over stone. Enjoyable and attention-keeping! "

" I found this MitherMages novella much more interesting than The Lost Gate. I think I just liked the principle character more. He was less Card-ish. "

" This was a silly, simple, uncharacteristically boring book for Card.. "

" Simple quick read in the Lost Gate universe. Too bad that this universe is not just a collection of short stories. 4 of 5. "

" Interesting. Didn't realize it was book 1 of a series. Still couldn't tell you the conversations between Ram and the computers or when Rigg & Umbo discussed their talents. Good Story, well told, and adventurous. "

" If, as a writer, you have the tendency to over-exposit the obvious, you should never, under any circumstances, narrate from multiple characters' perspectives. "

" Interesting and intelligent book. At least it has the appearance of being smart which amounted to the same thing for me. Clean, too. "

" Really good book although I still don't understand the ships!!!! "

" Start of a new series. Science fiction with (mind magic??). Suitable for teens as well as adults. Not as good as the Ender series but definitely worth reading once or twice. "

" I really enjoyed this book. Its the type of fiction I most enjoy. However, toward the end of the book it started dragging. Also, the wrap-up was kind of anti-climatic for me and left a lot of unanswered questions. "

" I was a little confused at the start of this book, but upon getting into I realized that was kind of the point. it will be interesting to see where the author goes for the next one. "

" I really enjoyed this book. In the acknowledgements in the end, Card hinted at future books and I do hope there is a sequel. "

" I am still reading this, but I am still in love with it! Rigg is my favorite character. It's a GREAT book, though I am actually not reading it on my nook. "

" This book was amazing. Mr. Card's storytelling is second to none. The way he blends different timelines is seamless. Can't wait for the next in the series! "