The Memory of Earth: Homecoming, Volume 1

I have read a lot of OSC -- all of the Ender series (both of tracks) as well as the first Alvin Maker. This volume is not as good as Ender (any of them), but few Sci-Fi books are in my estimation. Like Alvin Maker, it leaves you hanging at the end, needing to know what happens next. I will say it ends at a natural break, while Alvin Maker stops way too soon.

The Memory of Earth offers an interesting take on humanity's seemingly inevitable quest to destroy itself. OSC is a master of strategy and I think this book also shows that mind at work. I am looking forward to Vol. II to see if the Oversoul's plan works out.

I read this book (and indeed this entire series) about 7 years ago - its been a pleasure to revisit the world of harmony. The reader narrates the book very well, giving each of the characters both a fitting and distinguishable voice during dialogue. In narrative, the reader is clear and easy to understand allowing the listener to drift into the world.

The story is an easy listen. The author does a good job in developing the characters and engaging the listener in the story. This book compares very favorably with other stories by Mr Card where he develops a believable society, and then spins a story with depth. Once the story is completely told, it may deserve five stars.

I like the characters, brotherly rivalry. Some family interactions could be a little more realistic. The long view of the world of Harmony was interesting and I can't wait for more. I hope Card gets into the morality of the Over Soul more than he seemed to in this book.
The Narrator was fantastic. He is always great and gets out of the way so you can enjoy the story. I don't think I once thought about the narration. Was too involved.

Njafai is a 14 year old boy living with his father and brothers and sometimes with his mother on the planet Harmony. Like everyone else they are believers in the Over Soul. Yet what is this Over Soul? A god or a super computer? How does he/she influence the world in which Njafai lives? What happens when Njafai makes a sort of alliance with this being?
Orson Scott Card tells the story of a boy becoming a man, a machine outliving its days and the promise of a new world. The story seems to be build on the Exodus story in the Bible. Yet with less intrigue, but still with interesting twists. Stefan Rudnicki's reading is solid, clear and enjoyable. I just can't say where Scott Card will take us with this story. The first book of the Homecoming series seems to me to be a long introduction. It is clear that the next books in the series will answer if this is a worthwhile listen. Currently I can't say much, except that there is enough to want you to listen to the next book.

I have read this series bunches of times. This is my absolute favorite series of books from him. I look forward to the other books on audible.

I'm a big fan of the Ender series. I wasn't expecting much from this series but Memory of Earth really delivered.

The narrator is great -- I believe he's the same one in the Ender series.

Though an interesting story, The Memory of Earth didn't live up to my expectations. A good cautionary tale with an interesting viewpoint of future society.

This series is very entertaining, especially if you've studied the bible and like SCI-FI. And I love the narrator.

... disappointed again. I've read several early books by Card that I really, really liked - and, so, I keep trying. But I had to give up after just a few hours. The whole shtick with people in the future living primitively but having super powers, and dreams of old, and whatnot is just too overdone. I like good, hard SciFi, and this ain't it.