Treason

By: Orson Scott Card

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Lanik Mueller is a "rad" - radical regenerative - a freak who can regenerate injured flesh...and trade extra body parts to the Offworld oppressors for iron. On a planet without hard metals, or the means of escape, iron offers the promise of freedom through the chance to build a spacecraft.

But it is a promise which may never be fulfilled, as Lanik uncovers a treacherous conspiracy beyond his imagination. Now charged with a mission of conquest - and exile - Lanik devises a bold and dangerous plan to finally break the vicious chain of rivalry and bloodshed that enslaves the people of the planet Treason.

©1988 Orson Scott Card (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Card provides a colorful dramatization of ethical issues and questions of identity against a backdrop of bizarrely fascinating races." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Exemplifies Card's talent for creating disturbingly compelling, beautifully written stories." ( Library Journal)

Bit weird but story is worth the read.

The main character’s story of searching and self reflection is a good one. The story characters make more sense as the tale unfolds. I love orson Scott Card’s books!

Captivating

From the first: the author’s foreword was intriguing, and inspired my own imagination. Then the story itself. What a novel concept, bound to make one cast off the notion that space is all its cracked up to be. Read (or listen) on, and find out for yourself the rest.

You probably read Enders game and liked it, you’ll probably like this book too

A lot happens but it doesn’t come off as overbearing, the setting changes many times and it’s very fun orson does a great job of painting the planet of treason. The characters are fun, Laniks character development is enjoyable and meaningful. You are kept on your toes for pretty much the entire book and it’s very hard to put down. Just read it it’s free with the membership

Really excellent

Wonderful storytelling and rich character development in a world of eccentricity and magic (that is not “magic”).

a unique story

the concept of the story is divergent from most science fiction. the story has held up except maybe the unfortunate characterizations of some of the characters that were considered more normal when this was written.

Truly, a creative work of love.

The creative imagining of Treason is delightful. Card mentions that he had wanted to go back and "fix" the story, having been his second piece of writing. But, the story is perfect as it is, all from a 1st person point of view. And yes, quite a movie this would make. Especially if it maintains the 1st person viewpoint. Truly a creative piece of art.

wow.

Incredible book. What an experience. Stefan Rudnicki once again, knocks it out of the park with his performance.

A tale of self examination and change.

This story is complex and rich. It scans through so many different belief structures and life situations, it is amazing that it is accomplished through so few characters. A guide on how to examine the often ignored assumptions in one's own belief structure and situation, all wrapped up in a fantastic story of high technology and mysticism.

Epic story

This was a rich and epic sci fi tale
So many surprising twists in the plot

Mangled Bodies And Brains made Fun

Mangled bodies, mind control and and all kinds of super human powers rolled up into soft and chewy nugget full of broken glass. I actually liked this story well enough to write a review. Kind of over the top gruesome descriptions made fun.