Orson scott card earthfall pdf

Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Earthfall by Orson Scott Card. Earthfall , the fourth volume in Orson Scott Card's space opera Homecoming series The Oversoul of the colony planet Harmony selected the family of Wetchik to carry it back to long-lost Earth.

Now grown to a tribe in the years of their journey to Harmony's hidden starport, they are ready at last to take a ship to the stars. But from the beginning there has been bitter dispute Earthfall , the fourth volume in Orson Scott Card's space opera Homecoming series The Oversoul of the colony planet Harmony selected the family of Wetchik to carry it back to long-lost Earth. But from the beginning there has been bitter dispute between Nafai and Elemak, Wetchick's youngest son and his oldest.

On board the starship Bailica , the children of the tribe will become pawns in the struggle. Two factions are each making secret plans to awaken the children, and themselves, early from the cold-sleep capsules in which they will pass the long decades of the journey.

Each side hopes to gain years of influence on the minds of the children, winning their loyalty in the struggle for control of reclaimed Earth. But the Oversoul is truly in control of this journey. It has downloaded a complete copy of itself to the Ship's computers. And only Nafai, who wears the Cloak of the Starmaster by the Oversoul's command, really understand what this will mean to all their plans for the future.

Get A Copy. Mass Market Paperback , pages. Published January by Tor Books first published More Details Original Title. Homecoming Saga 4. Other Editions Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

To ask other readers questions about Earthfall , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Earthfall Homecoming, 4. Sep 20, Parthena rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Anyone who liked the rest of the "Homecoming" series novels.

Although many reviews have said that this entire series is sort of a different way of exploring the Book of Mormon, I know very little about Mormon parables or beliefs so I had nothing to compare these books to in that regard. My primary thoughts on this: I think Book 4, Earthfall, was the most interesting book of the whole series so far. I was disappointed that the primary antagonist was not punished in some way for being so murderous and sneaky, but then I guess there wouldn't have been a stor Although many reviews have said that this entire series is sort of a different way of exploring the Book of Mormon, I know very little about Mormon parables or beliefs so I had nothing to compare these books to in that regard.

I was disappointed that the primary antagonist was not punished in some way for being so murderous and sneaky, but then I guess there wouldn't have been a story. I really think Card could have done a better job with the pacing.

The book jumps from a few years before they land, to a few months after they land. I had really been anticipating the character's reactions to seeing a brand new to their eyes planet, to realize that they were coming back to the place where their ancestors originated..

I'd expected to see one of the most emotional points of the series. But, nope. The story jumps to a point where everyone is already settled in, already planting seeds, already basically "used to" the surrounding environment as if it were simply another village back on Harmony.

Why weren't the differences descriebd between Earth and harmony? Why didn't one person comment on "Earth is so different than I expected" or "Earth is so similar to Harmony! Anyway, that said, I really liked how some of the characters were developed Chevya, for example , and I found the evolution of Shedemei's and Zdorab's relationship to be satisfying.

I almost felt like Card was saying, in this book, that humans basically can not escape their inherently violent nature no matter what planet we're on, or no matter how much we've learned; but I suppose I'd have to read the last book in the series to see how everything concludes. I found the 4th book even better, going deeper in exploring the human conscience. Also, the mystery behind the dreams with rats and angels is revealed - this part was probably the most interesting.

What I didn't like was that some of the main characters from the other books were almost left behind, rarely reminded of. Feb 21, Jacob Sievers rated it it was amazing Shelves: f-scifi , fstar-sci-fi. I was a bit disappointed after finishing the 3rd book in this series, The Ships of Earth, as I felt I was really reading a story that was turning into just a complex family drama rather than a science fiction saga which is what it seemed to have been billed as.

A handful of characters had been added to the story for reasons I couldn't really understand other than to just expand the family dynamic.

However, with this book my opinion of the story changed, and I ended up really enjoying the ride on I was a bit disappointed after finishing the 3rd book in this series, The Ships of Earth, as I felt I was really reading a story that was turning into just a complex family drama rather than a science fiction saga which is what it seemed to have been billed as.

However, with this book my opinion of the story changed, and I ended up really enjoying the ride on which it took me The handful of characters I mentioned earlier are fully developed here and play and extremely important role.

While the story still focuses on the drama of an expanded dysfunctional family, in this book their roles are successfully related and emotionally linked to a heavy science fiction context.

It reminded me of why I like to read science fiction in the first place. Learning about the new cultures of the "Angles" and the "Diggers" was fascinating and the humans interaction with them kept my interest.

I was fully engaged with the plights of all 3 cultures. Characters are brought to life even more than that had been previously and that's saying a lot considering how developed many of them already were. All these factors contributed to a great reading experience! View 1 comment. Oct 14, Bob Miller rated it it was ok. I am less impressed with this series as I progress through each book. I did like Ender's Game although the movie wasn't as good as the book , maybe I only read the first book of the series, but I thought I read the series.

Anyway, one more to go, I hope the climax adds value. Jul 30, Carol rated it really liked it. I just. I love the moments in this book that pierce to my little moral heart. In one chapter Card had me crying, angry, hateful and then resolved me to forgiving, pity and a ironic chuckle.

This is a great example of a story that moves you instead of manipulating you. I love the way Card takes animals that society shuns and makes them into Fellow Men we grow to love. Read Online Download. Hot Saga 1 by Brian K. Vaughan by Brian K. Hot Saga, Vol. Great book, Earthfall pdf is enough to raise the goose bumps alone. Add a review Your Rating: Your Comment:. Saga 1 by Brian K.

Saga, Vol. Each side hopes to gain years of influence on the minds of the children, winning their loyalty in the struggle for control of reclaimed Earth. But the Oversoul is truly in control of this journey. It has downloaded a complete copy of itself to the Ship's computers. And only Nafai, who wears the Cloak of the Starmaster by the Oversoul's command, really understand what this will mean to all their plans for the future.

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