The Ships of Earth

by Orson Scott Card
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  • ID: 6428
  • Added: 2025-11-16
  • Updated: 2025-11-16
  • Reviews: 3
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LoveReading · 2025-11-16
impressed 4.50

The series continues to impress with its energy and conviction. The writing is engaging and the story is compelling.

The reviewer is impressed with the series, finding it to be engaging and compelling. They appreciate the energy and conviction with which the story is told, making it a enjoyable read. The reviewer suggests that the series continues to impress with each book, and that this book is no exception. They find the writing to be of high quality, and the story to be compelling and engaging.

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    This series continues to impress

    As always, Mr. Card writes with energy and conviction

    The Ships of Earth is a compelling and engaging read

Goodreads · 2025-11-16
disappointing 2.50

The book feels like a filler in the series, but the series itself is enjoyable. The focus on certain elements makes it less engaging.

The reviewer feels that this book is a filler in the series, which is a shame because the series is generally fun to read. They find that the book focuses too much on certain elements, making it less engaging and more tedious. Despite this, they still enjoy the series and find it to be a fun read. The reviewer suggests that while this book may not be the best in the series, it is still worth reading for fans of the series.

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    This really felt like a filler book in the series

    The series isn't that great to begin with, but it is a fun read

    This book, however, was all about the 8-9

The Storygraph · 2025-11-16
mixed 3.50

The writing style is engaging, but the political intrigue becomes tedious. Despite its flaws, the book has a satisfying conclusion.

The reviewer appreciates Card's writing style, finding it engaging and well-crafted. However, they find the political intrigue and personal drama to be tedious and annoying, which slows down the pace of the story. Despite these issues, the book manages to have a satisfying conclusion that makes the journey worthwhile. The reviewer suggests that while the book has its flaws, it is still an enjoyable read for fans of the series.

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    Card has a great writing style

    when it gets to personal intrigue and politics it gets a bit annoying and incredibly tedious

    in the end it is a satisfying conclusion

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