Wyrms

The sphere is alien in origin, but has been controlled by Man for millennia. A legend as old as the stars rules this constructed world: when the seventh seventh seventh human Heptarch is crowned, he will be the Kristos and will bring eternal salvation...or the destruction of the cosmos.

Patience is the only daughter of the rightful Heptarch, but she, like her father before her, serves the usurper who has destroyed her family. For she has learned the true ruler's honor: that duty to one's race is more important than duty to one's self. But the time for prudence has passed, and that which has slept for ages has awakened. Patience must journey to the heartsoul of this planet to confront her destiny...and her world's.

Wyrms is an Orson Scott Card classic, one of the novels that helped forge his young career.

©1987 Orson Scott Card (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Another outstanding science fiction novel from the prize-winning author of Ender's Game....This is a fast-moving, absorbing story." ( School Library Journal)
"A wonderful, textured fable." ( Publishers Weekly)

worth a listen

interesting story and premise, but just couldn't, quite, make the transition from generally interested to fascinated. I think it was imputing only busted human intentions and emotions to the bad guy. several other seeming inconsistencies distracted me, also writing and narrator were very good. Overall, if you like Card, you'll like this, even if you must aquitaine occasionally.

I liked it

Easy listen. Not as good as the Ender series. But still a good listen. Enjoy.

philosophy/science fiction/religion/politics

cool science fiction. kind of intense at times. some themes similar to dune series. very strong female protagonist.

phenomenal

great story and narration. absolutely enjoyed it. wish I had found it sooner. but it's over shadowed by enders game (which is amazing as well). simply amazing author.

A clever story ignores the reality of pain

I am a fan of Card’s work. This book however feels like a string of contrived encounters designed to explore the cleverness of the authors mind rather than build an interesting story. To be fair, there’s plenty of cleverness, and a few brilliant moments, but this is a story from a woman’s point of view and the elements that touch upon love, rape, and child birth feel like they were written without meeting any actual women… ever.