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    Cory Austin, TX, United States 01-07-11
    Cory Austin, TX, United States 01-07-11 Member Since 2007
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    "OSC at his best - - Not Ender, but close"

    Book was very entertaining, not quite as good as Ender's Game, but depending on how the series progresses could be a great series. Guess have to wait for the next book in a year or so.

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    Breanna SPANAWAY, WA, United States 02-24-13
    Breanna SPANAWAY, WA, United States 02-24-13 Member Since 2012

    kittystalker

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    "It explains all legends out there."
    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lost Gate?

    Hearing about a Mage's outself and how that explains fairies, werewolves, ghosts, and all the folklore out there. Pretty good writing from Orson Scott Card.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Who wouldn't get a little petty revenge on people giving you a hard time like Danny does when in school.


    Any additional comments?

    I can't wait for the second book. I want to see if how I think the abilities of Danny will and could be used turn out to be right.

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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Marilee Stanstead, QC, Canada 05-23-12
    Marilee Stanstead, QC, Canada 05-23-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Magic in the modern world"

    Straight to the point - I love that this book is set in the modern world. Characters google, shop in (or shoplift from) Walmart, and use technology in a way that is unique to this millennium. This is not evident at the start of the book as the first 20 minutes or so are set on the North compound, separate from the rest of society. Once Danny leaves the compound, though, we see him discover and develop his magical skills within our world.

    As a big fan of Ender's Game, I was not disappointed with The Lost Gate. While I don't feel that it has the depth of Ender's Game (that's the English teacher in me talking), I really enjoyed it and will certainly buy the sequels as they become available.

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    Toni Huntsville, AL, United States 12-03-11
    Toni Huntsville, AL, United States 12-03-11 Member Since 2009

    I heart scifi, and have become addicted to listening instead of reading, or even watching tv.

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    "Please sir, may I have another"

    Good book. What you want and expect from OSC. Now lets have the next book!!

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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Bruno North Shore City, New Zealand 11-16-11
    Bruno North Shore City, New Zealand 11-16-11 Member Since 2004

    "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln

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    "Really enjoyed this"
    Where does The Lost Gate rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    I love the books Scott Card writes, and this one I have really enjoyed. I found the take of the


    What does Stefan Rudnicki and Emily Janice Card bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    The narration was good, just what you would expect from Stefan Rudnicki.


    Any additional comments?

    I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be entertained.

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    Christine Santa Clarita, CA, United States 09-28-11
    Christine Santa Clarita, CA, United States 09-28-11 Member Since 2006
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    "Interesting premise - another Card thought-piece."

    Husband & I are looking forward to the continuation of this series. Card hasn't disappointed us yet. However - I would not recommend this book for pre-adolescent readers, nor adolescent readers who can't or shouldn't be exposed to certain adult - read: sexual - themes. This said, it's going to be quite fun to see where Card takes the parallel stories introduced in The Lost Gate.

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    Jeffrey Kingston, ON, Canada 06-18-11
    Jeffrey Kingston, ON, Canada 06-18-11 Member Since 2004

    Husband, Father, Bass Player, General Manager Audible Fan

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    "One of the best I've listened to"

    The title says it all ... one of the best stories you could choose. Entertaining from start to finish.
    A must buy !

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    liveon2legs St. Louis, MO 05-15-11
    liveon2legs St. Louis, MO 05-15-11 Member Since 2008
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    "Fantastic Listen"

    Both the narration and the story here are amazing. I am an avid fantasy fan and especially love the mixing of the modern contemporary world with hidden supernatural worlds. Card does a masterful job of mixing a unique mythology with our everyday society. The character's that matter are all fully fleshed out, and the wit and humour can't be topped. I love Ender's Game, but I think that this is his best work to date. I can't wait for the rest of the books in the series.

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    Mitchell Martinez, CA, United States 04-11-11
    Mitchell Martinez, CA, United States 04-11-11 Member Since 2006
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    "Did not like it"

    One of the few books I bought this year that I did not finish listening to. I suggest that you listen to the sample before you purchase.

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    kristin san antonio, TX, United States 03-06-11
    kristin san antonio, TX, United States 03-06-11 Member Since 2009
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    "Different, but interesting"

    This was a surprisingly good book. Someone wrote a review saying it was copying Harry Potter but it's nothing like Harry Potter! It's a little confusing at first but it all ties together at the end.

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