Shattered Sun

This is the first book in Orson Scott Card’s Homecoming Series, and it’s a good one. Takes place on Harmony, but like most of his books, it has a root in Earth. The story is complex and twisty. Nothing in it is particularly out of the blue, but it is interesting to see how the people develop from the beginning to the end. You really get to know the nuances of people even though the story is mostly told from Nafai. I had a difficult time keeping the family relationships straight, as they are very complex and sorta make me wonder how Basilica prevents inbreeding.

I’m a huge fan of OSC, so the fact that I like this book shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone. I did start reading the second volume already and will admit that I don’t like it nearly as much. I’m hoping that it will come together better as the story goes on.

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