His most popular series is the ender saga, but he has several other series including the tales of alvin maker, the homecoming saga. Of course, as scott card himself warns, if you believe in the inerrancy of the bible, youll be a bit bothered by some of the choices he makes. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott card s women of genesis series. He is best known for writing the enders game series, which is currently comprised of 10 books. Jan, 2009 orson scott card has been writing some historical fiction that is really good my wife and i always buy the unabridged cds the we can listen to them in the car as we travel about. Women of genesis women of genesis forge 9781570089954. The short fiction of orson scott card orson scott card short stories wiggin, ender fictitious character space warfare mormons science fiction, american fantasy fiction, american. Parkin, ma and a great selection of related books, art and. In this second novel in a trilogy on the women of genesis, author orson scott card has created an entirely believable cast of characters wellmeaning men and women, burdened with human foibles, who struggle much as we do to do the right thing in their family relationships and be true to their covenants with god.
It was after dark when at last rebekah was summoned to fathers tent a servants whisper at her tent door, so as not to waken anyone else in the camp, and by the time she hurried outside, no one to be seen. Orson scott card fantastic fiction miller, alvin fictitious character united states imaginary histories fantasy fiction, american maker, alvin fictitious character infobuy. Those books are organized into the ender quintet, the five books that chronicle the life of ender wiggin. The series started with the novelette enders game, which was later expanded into the novel of the same title. The tales of alvin maker is a series of six alternate history fantasy novels written by american novelist orson scott card, published from 1987 to 2003 with one more planned, that explore the experiences of a young man, alvin miller, who realizes he has incredible powers for. That is why some of the humanizing stories from the old testament can be so confusing, the story of isaac, jacob, and esau surely chief among them. Leah was so young when her sister rachel was born that she could not remember a time when rachel was not the darling of the family pretty, clever, and cute, whereas leah plugged along being obedient, hardworking, and responsible.
His novel stone tables was honored by booklist as one of its top 10 christian novels for 1999. Rebekah leaves her fathers house to marry isaac, the studious young son of the. Enders game and speaker for the dead both won hugo. I really enjoyed orson scott cards women of genesis series even though i. Share rebekah by orson scott card paperback, 2002 currently sold out.
Rebekah by orson scott card paperback, 2002 for sale. Rebekah women of genesis, book 2 by orson scott card. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale. Orson scott card s career as a published author began in 1978 with capitol, part of the worthing series. Do note that the actual order of books is in brackets right after the title. Card expands the story into a novel of over 400 pages so many of the details and characters are fictional. Chronological order this contains all the books in the universe of enders game, to include the ender quintet, the shadow saga, and the first formic war. These are the three best books in orson scott cards bibliography. Below is a list of all of orson scott card s fulllength novels in order of when they were originally published as well as in chronological order. But, obviously, you cant read biblical fiction expecting complete accuracy. His other genres include historical fiction, thriller and horror. Rebekah is the story of the wife of isaac and mother of esau and jacob later known as israel. Card has written many other standalone sf and fantasy novels, as well as movie tieins and games, and publishes an internetbased science fiction and fantasy magazine, orson scott card s intergalactic medicine show. Rebekah by orson scott card paperback, 2002 about this product.
Discount prices on books by orson scott card, including titles like rebekah. Books reading order does not accept free books from authors or. The first two books in the enders game series won both hugo and nebula awards. Books by orson scott card authors like orson scott card. Nov 29, 2014 i think that card s earliest works are generally the best, and my favorite three are the worthing stories, treason, and enders game.
Orson scott card is the author of the novels enders game, enders shadow, and speaker for the dead, which are widely read by adults and younger readers, and are increasingly used in schools. Click to read more about rebekah by orson scott card. Orson scott card s most popular series is the enderverse. The former two are somewhat neglected, but they are both masterpieces. In rebekah, orson scott card writes an insightful story isaiah was a prophet, ergo he must be perfect.
The storyline does not deviate from the story told in genesis authors comments on the book. The enders game series often referred to as the ender saga and also the enderverse is a series of science fiction books written by american author orson scott card. Orson scott card is an american novelist, public speaker, critic and columnist. Seventh son 1987 is an alternate historyfantasy novel by american writer orson scott card. Dec 01, 2001 rebekah by orson scott card is a superb example of how to use inner conflict to make even a slower, characterdriven story riveting. Chosen by god for a special destiny, rebekah becomes the wife of isaac, son of abraham, and finds herself caught up in a series of painful rivalriesfirst between her husband and his brother ishmael, then between her sons jacob and esau.
For rebekah must leave her fathers house to marry isaac, the studious young son of the patriarch abraham. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty. Any new books by orson scott card will be added to the relevant series as soon as they are published or even before, as soon as we hear about them. Orson scott card to order used or outofprint books by orson scott card go to benchmark books or call 18004863112 for 1st edition, signed copies and hard to find books go to vjbooks or cobblestone books. Rebekah leaves her fathers house to marry isaac, the studious young son of the patriarch abraham, only to find herself caught up in a series of painful born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty.
Below is a list of all of orson scott cards fulllength novels in order of when they were originally published as well as in chronological order. In the year 2011, he suffered from mild stroke and he was hospitalized. Orson scott cards career as a published author began in 1978 with capitol, part of the worthing series. It currently consists of sixteen novels, thirteen short stories, 47 comic issues, an audioplay, and a film. He has won several awards including the nebula and hugo awards for his books enders game and the speaker for the dead. Orson scott card fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Even if you dont like reading a lot of sciencefiction novels, you will have heard of the author of the enders. There is a film adaptation of orson scott cards 1985 book named enders game. From orson scott card, the bestselling author of enders game, and his daughter emily janice card, comes a 384page omnibus edition containing the first two books of an allages. How authentically female do you think rebekah s voice is. Orson scott card books list of books by orson scott card. Read rebekah by orson scott card available from rakuten kobo. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott card s women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty. Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty.
Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah. Rebekah leaves her fathers house to marry isaac, the studious young son of the patriarch abraham, only to find herself caught up in a series of painful rivalries. For the best order to read the books in, follow this list starting at first meetings through shadows alive, then read the prequel trilogy. Orson scott card is best known for his science fiction novel enders game and its many sequels that expand the ender universe into the far future and the near past. Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning. Before his stroke episode, orson scott card is involved in teaching fiction writing to young writers.
I thought rebekah was an great book, even though it was fiction, it really helps you think of what these women were thinking. Orson scott card is an american author best known for his work in science fiction and fantasy. To order used or outofprint books by orson scott card go to benchmark books or call 18004863112 for 1st edition, signed copies and hard to find books go to vjbooks or cobblestone books contents. Sarah orson scott card sarah rebekah jill eileen smith rebekah. Rebekah 2001 is the second novel in the women of genesis series by orson scott card. Orson scott card books in order for his popular enders series, formic wars, fleet school, extinct, etc. He is making full recovery today but his stroke caused him impairment on his left hand which made it difficult for him to write his books. It is the first book in card s the tales of alvin maker series and is about alvin miller, the seventh son of a seventh son. A list of all orson scott cards series in reading order. In rebekah, orson scott card has created an astonishing personality, complex and intriguing, and her story will engage your heart as it captures your imagination. Leah then one day a goodlooking marriageable kinsman named jacob showed up, looking for. From adolescence on, rebekah is unusual for a woman of her time and her.
The second book in card s trilogy focusing on the women of the book of genesis features rebekah. In the 20 film, also titled enders game, the starring is english actor asa butterfield who appears as ender wiggin. In his introduction to the book, scott card says that much of what he includes in the novel is. Rebekah by orson scott card book 2 in the women of genesis historical fiction series 2001 rebekah by orson scott card book 2 in the women of genesis historical fiction series 2001. In rebekah, orson scott card takes up an authors quintessential challenge. She would never have time to read if we didnt do it this way. Rebekah rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott card s women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale. List of orson scott card books in order books reading order.
Rebekah follows the story of isaac through the eyes and perspective of rebekah. Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her own peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doti. Orson scott card books list of books by author orson scott card. Each of the main characters was sympatheticat least, those who were meant to be. Orson scott card books list of books by author orson. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical. Orson scott card was born on august 24, 1951, in richland, washington.
Orson scott card is the author of the ender saga and homecoming saga among many other works. Davis, zach chapman, krystal claxton, steve pantazis, sharon joss, scott r. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott card s women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale. Enders game and speaker for the dead both won hugo and nebula awards, making card the only author to win these two top prizes in consecutive years.
To order used or outofprint books by orson scott card go to benchmark books or call 18004863112. Chosen by god to be the wife of the youthful isaac, she becomes caught up in an emotional maelstrom as she struggles to find her place in the family of abraham. Though written by a man, this is very much a womans story. Orson scott card books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
In this second novel in a trilogy on the women of genesis, author orson scott card has created an entirely believable cast of characters wellmeaning men. Orson scott card is best known for his internationally bestselling science fiction novel enders game and its many sequels. Seventh sons have strong knacks specific magical abilities, and seventh. His most recent series, the young adult pathfinder series pathfinder, ruins, visitors and the fantasy. Rebekah, book two in bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty. I cant get into the scifi books of orson scott card like my friends, but i really enjoyed this book and his first one sarah. Written by orson scott card and emily janice card with zina card, art by honoel a. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis series.
He has also written contemporary thrillers like empire and historical novels like the monumental saints and the biblebased historical novels sarah and rachel and leah and rebekah. Reading the orson scott card books in order will be quite a feat. Jul 17, 2018 rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott card s women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale. Orson scott card is one of the nations most acclaimed and bestselling authors. Card was born in washington and grew up in california, arizona, and utah. The author has written countless books over the years, so there is a lot to go through. He is the son of peggy jane nee park and willard richards card, and is the third of six children and the older brother of composer and arranger arlen card. Books by orson scott card to order used or outofprint books by orson scott card go to benchmark books or call 18004863112. Nov 28, 2002 orson scott card is the author of the novels enders game, enders shadow, and speaker for the dead.
He writes in different genre but he is especially known for his many forensic fictions. Seventh son won a locus award and was nominated for both the hugo and world fantasy awards in 1988. Rebekah, book two in bestselling author orson scott card s women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale. Anderson, larry niven, rebecca moesta, david farland, orson scott card, bob eggleton, kary english, michael t. Rebekah by orson scott card book 2 in the women of genesis historical fiction series 2001. In rebekah, orson scott card writes an insightful story that makes the reader nod and say, yes, that could happen. Here is the orson scott card book list in chronological order, with the publication year being added at the end.
Orson scott card has 589 books on goodreads with 40291 ratings. Orson scott cards most popular series is the enderverse. Orson scott card is the author of the novels enders game, enders shadow, and speaker for the dead. Get the best deals on hardcover orson scott card books when you shop the largest online selection at. There are seven other novels to date in the ender universe series. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Orson scott card, acting as historian and believer as well as novelist, uses a few chapters from the book of genesis as the jumpingoff point in a quest to imagine the story of rebekah s life.
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