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I had heard good things about Orson Scott Card, so when I saw this book at the library, I gave it a try. Horrible. PAINFULLY horrible. I was planning to read the Ender's series, but after this book it will take me a loooong time to want to read another Card book. Maybe someday...
(If you feel you need more detail: None of the characters in the book are interesting. Who cares what happens to a bunch of irritating people, you know? The plot is laughably ridiculous. There's a random and pointless love scene between a middle aged carpenter and a middle aged realtor. Why? I have no answer. Ugh. I feel sick just thinking about this book. Is there a 'No Stars' ratings option?)
(If you feel you need more detail: None of the characters in the book are interesting. Who cares what happens to a bunch of irritating people, you know? The plot is laughably ridiculous. There's a random and pointless love scene between a middle aged carpenter and a middle aged realtor. Why? I have no answer. Ugh. I feel sick just thinking about this book. Is there a 'No Stars' ratings option?)
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January 1, 2005
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February 8, 2008
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May 05, 2014 12:34PM
Just for the record, this book is not very representative of Card's other (SF) work. He keeps trying horror, but isn't that good at it. The early SF stuff (Capitol, Songmaster, A Planet Called Treason) is very good. (Card's real-world politics are another issue altogether).
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I have to agree with the previous comment. This book was no where near as good as what Card typically produces. In my opinion, the Ender series is some of his best work so you really should consider reading that series in spite of the disappointment that is Homebodies.
I've read a lot of Card and I agree with both comments. Please give Ender's Game a try.
This book is nothing like Ender's Game...nothing at all.
