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  • Prentice Alvin

  • Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 3
  • By: Orson Scott Card
  • Narrated by: full cast
  • Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,066 ratings)

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Prentice Alvin

By: Orson Scott Card
Narrated by: full cast
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Publisher's summary

The saga of Alvin Maker, set in an alternative version of the American frontier country, continues, in a tale full of folklore and magic.

Young Alvin returns to the town of his birth and begins his apprenticeship with Makepeace Smith, committing seven years of his life in exchange for the skills and knowledge of a blacksmith. But Alvin must also learn to control and use his own talent, that of a Maker, or else his destiny will be unfulfilled.

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©1989 Orson Scott Card (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.
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Critic reviews

"The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas covenant trilogy." (Chicago Sun-Times)
"A beguiling book...[a] robust but reflective blend of folktale, history, parable and personal-testimony pioneer narrative. The series promises to be a story of deep delight." (Publishers Weekly)
"Card's epic tale of a magical, alternate America demonstrates his skill in graceful storytelling. Recommended, along with Seventh Son and Red Prophet, for most fantasy collections." (Library Journal)

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Most Intense Maker Yet

I appreciated the tactful manner that this book addresses and portrays serious topics such as rape and racism. This entire series is written about a time in America where things were very different than today. I like that the MC appears to be more enlightened than many of the time. The story is engaging and makes me want to continue in the series. Card always gets great audio performances for his books.

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Excellent!

I absolutely love all of Card's works, but so far, the Tales of Alvin are my favorite. I devour every word and marvel at how this seemingly living story could have possibly come from the mind and imagination of a man. I can't wait to find out how Alvin's world comes together! Excellent read.

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Weird but addictive

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This series is super weird, but somehow just leaves me wanting more every time. Excellent reading of this strange tale by a great cast.

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Such a great listen

I absolutely love this series. it has always been one of my favorites. All the narrators do a wonderful job of bringing to the story to life. Can't wait to listen to the next one.

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this likely should have been book 1

It took 2 books to get to the book that takes the titular MC for 10 to 19, but at least he is not a side character in his own series anymore. Also might need a trigger warning if historical accurate depictions of pre-civil slavery and race relations in an otherwise fictional world bother you, this might not be for you. With all that it is still a good book, and performed well as an audiobook.

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Wow

Orson Scott card has taken what was already an amazing story and brought it to a new level by adding the dynamics of a small hometown five.

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Fun Read- Can't wait for more

Fun, fast read while hiking. Excited to continue on in the series. Highly suggest it.

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Alvin is growing up

Alvin is more mature, serious, and dark sometimes. It is good that Alvin looks out for the underdog.

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amazing book

This book had me screaming in a good way Orson scott card has done it again

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Don't) like different narrators, I often find it hard to understand who is talking. Maybe a little harsh because they do it proper here, change narrator when point of view changes. So basically :
Go Alvin!

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