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Seventh Son (Tales of Alvin Maker, #1)

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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Historical Fiction Young Adult

by Orson Scott Card

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3.86 (26.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1987
description 241 pages

Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 26.6K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 241 pages.

About Seventh Son

In an alternate version of frontier America, young Alvin is the seventh son of a seventh son, and such a birth is powerful magic. Yet even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him.

Detail Value
Author Orson Scott Card
Published 1987
Pages 241
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.86 / 5.00
Total Ratings 26,621

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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26.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.86, Seventh Son is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.86
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Seventh Son?

Seventh Son is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Seventh Son worth reading?

Based on 26.6K reader ratings, Seventh Son has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Seventh Son?

Seventh Son has 241 pages.

Who wrote Seventh Son?

Seventh Son was written by Orson Scott Card. It was first published in 1987.

What is the ISBN for Seventh Son?

The ISBN-13 for Seventh Son is 9780765347760.0.

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