Treason
by Orson Scott Card
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Author: Orson Scott CardEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-01-24
ISBN: 0765309041
Number of pages: 275
Publisher: Orb Books
Book Reviews of Treason
Book Review: A Fantastical Tale
Summary: 3 Stars
Lanik Mueller, a man born of a people that have genetically altered themselves to quickly heal travels across the world names Treason. His genetics allow his people to quickly heal injuries and even regrow severed body parts. Though his journey of exploration of both the world and himself is fast-paced and interesting it is not what I would call "Ender caliber".
I have read the other reviews and they perplex me when they speak of this book as though it contains more than one story. It does not. This book lacks that spark which allows the reader to suspend disbelief and experience the story rather than just read it. Little inconsistencies like Lanik's later ability to not need food or water (given to him in Schwartz) In Schwartz he was told "We don't kill animals...We don't kill plants...We don't kill water." yet when he was among the Ku Kuei Lanik thought "...in Schwartz, when the water pooled so I can drink..." It is difficult to believe that people living within a few weeks travel of each other would not have made similar contacts with the other cultures on the planet (after 28 plus generations). It is likewise difficult to believe that the "jailers" would send iron down as a currency and not have discovered the virtually limitless supply of iron that was discovered (or possibly accumulated) by the Schwartz.
The dialogue and non-stop action is what keeps the reader quickly turning the pages quickly enough to overlook most of the obvious problems with the plot. Read it for a quick enjoyment but don't dwell on it after finishing.
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