Cruel Miracles
by Orson Scott Card
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Author: Orson Scott CardEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-12
ISBN: 0812523040
Number of pages: 242
Publisher: Tom Doherty Assoc Llc
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Book Review: classic OSC
Summary: 5 Stars
"Cruel Miracles" (one section of "Maps in a Mirror," a huge hardcover that contains practically every short story OSC wrote up to its publication) is a good introduction to OSC, and very rewarding for long-time enthusiasts. Its stories deal with religious and ethical issues, which are, of course, a major theme in his writing. It also covers other standard territory: the gifted child, the troubled family, and the slow understanding of an alien culture.No story in this volume is bad, though I personally found "Saint Amy's Tale" a bit confused and not equal to the others. "Saving Grace" and "Kingsmeat," on the other hand, are very powerful, and the award-winning "Eye for an Eye" is a moving character study.
Be warned: this book is not always pleasant to read; it contains some extremely disturbing images, especially in "Kingsmeat." But as an examination of the power of religion (for good or otherwise), it is invaluable.
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A collection of science fiction tales by the author of Lost Boys presents the Hugo Award-winning "Eye for Eye," as well as an autobiography by the author. Original.General Books
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