Finishing Ender in Exile. Done with ALL Ender/Bean books. What should I read next? I'm NOT a Christian, if that makes a difference (practice Buddhism). FWIW, totally confused that I can find OSC among the most profound writing in the English language while I disagree with a few of his political premises so completely (esp re sexual orientation). Anyway - where do you recommend I go next??
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Are you wanting to read more OSC?
If so:
Pastwatch Maps in a Mirror Seventh Son Red Prophet Prentice Alvin Enchantment Lost Gate Pathfinder
Posted by Kelly1101 (Member # 12562) on :
I'm an atheist (and a liberal), still love OSC. So you're not alone there. Good writing is good writing.
Does the religious stuff bother you? I'm a history major and interested in OSC's historical-ish take on Biblical tales, so I liked the Women of Genesis stuff... and apparently the Homecoming Saga was based on the book of Mormon but they are still very entertaining sci-fi books.
But, if it really bugs you, then I'd say:
Worthing Saga Enchantment Lost Gate (new one) Pathfinder (new one) A Planet Called Treason
Both the new ones are first books in series (which just came out and are awaiting the sequels-- the sequel to Pathfinder is due to come out in November). The rest are stand-alone, and very very good, and very different from each other.
Posted by Jeff C. (Member # 12496) on :
If you like Ender, reading Worthing Saga. Follow that up with A Planet Called Treason. Those two are good to start with because they are both in the vein of Ender and Bean. Plus, the stories are just fun.
Posted by richd (Member # 12520) on :
Lol, I am glad there are other open-minded people out there. I happen to be Mormon but strongly disagree with political stances of OSC. However, I find so much value in his works I will continue reading them. *Warning, rant ahead* I get so tired of people dismissing his writing b/c they disagree with his opinions. I find most other authors, politically correct as they may be, a total snore because their opinions are the same as current popularly held opinion and have nothing interesting to say.
Posted by l3db0 (Member # 12577) on :
Wow, thanks you guys. Yes I definitely want to continue with OSC. Just needed some recommendations since he's so prolific.
Posted by aragorn64 (Member # 4204) on :
Just finished one of my favorite books of his again, Hart's Hope.
It's probably his most obscure book, but it's easily one of his best. Love it.
Posted by Kelly1101 (Member # 12562) on :
I hate that book.
Posted by Jeff C. (Member # 12496) on :
Hart's Hope is a little too extreme fantasy for me. I can't stand reading those silly names that people come up with. But that's me. I know a few who really liked it, so if you like fantasy give it a shot.
Posted by Kelly1101 (Member # 12562) on :
I just didn't like the plot points the book depended on, with the child-rape, and then killing babies. It may be a hormonal thing. But I have a tough time with that.
Posted by Stone_Wolf_ (Member # 8299) on :
I remember thinking "Wow, this book is out there, but still a good book." It has been over a decade since I read it though.
Posted by Jake (Member # 206) on :
I loved it, but I haven't read it since the early 90s, probably. I should probably give it a reread; I find that I've alomst completely forgotten what happens in it.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
I liked Hart's Hope quite a lot. But you're right, Kelly-- it depicts horrible things. I thought the payoff was worth the price.