Thursday, April 14, 2011

My thoughts on The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card

I just finished this book today, and I can't wait for the sequels. That's the only thing I hate about reading a new book.

It's basically about a kid who is from a line of gods -- they're the ones who all the mythologies are based on, only their powers have been diluted over the centuries while they've been trapped on Earth.

Everyone thinks he doesn't have any affinity for magic, until he finds himself in a place that he couldn't possibly have gotten to on his own. He's a gatemage, and possibly the strongest ever, except that gatemagery is forbidden, and anyone who's born a gatemage is killed.

This is where the simliarities to Jumper started. The kid can teleport, runs away from home, falls in with the bad crowd, etc.

Even with those slight misgivings, The Lost Gate was a fun read, and I can't wait for the sequels.

http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Gate-Mither-Mages/dp/0765326574
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24 comments:

  1. EstherApril 14, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Good reading, well written blog, keep up the good work.

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  2. Brandon SampleApril 14, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    so I'm guessing there are others magic types in this book? it sounds like a really itneresting concept, I like it.

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  3. J.R.April 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I'll give it a look. Loved Ender's Game

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  4. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Dang that sounds like an awesome book! I didn't mind jumper too much so this sounds pretty sweet. You should check out the master of the five magics. Another great read!

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  5. PlaySafeApril 14, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    What. Holy crap, that sounds like my kinda book. must pursue

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  6. Charles WinthropApril 15, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    There are other types of magic. Most of them deal with nature in some way, and have varying degrees of potency. Some are adept with the wind, or with stone, water, etc., able to manipulate it in any way they want if they are strong enough.

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  7. Ryan LylesApril 15, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    yeah i loved enders game it was amazing might check this out

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  8. DWApril 15, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Interesting story concept. I have always enjoys O.S.C. books, I may have to check this one out as well.

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  9. lacrossemanApril 15, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    i think im going to pick me up a copy

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  10. EvanApril 16, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Sounds like an interesting book man. I dont read all that much but ill be sure to check it out

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  11. RonaldApril 16, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    wow, nice I'm gonna look into this.

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  12. JustinCKOApril 16, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Nice blog, post some more soon!

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  13. 1HipHopBlogApril 16, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Ill check it out, thanks for the tip.

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  14. M@tTyApril 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Ive been looking for a good book for a wile now, thanks for the info

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  15. Clint MullinsApril 18, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I haven't read a book I really liked in a while but this seems up my alley, nice review.

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  16. Ke3userApril 19, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Card is a fantastic writer. Loved his Ender's Game.

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  17. EdApril 19, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Jumper looked interesting, I'll have to check this one out too.

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  18. JayPowerApril 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Will definatly check this out! ;D

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  19. hunter the masonApril 21, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    sounds like a good read

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  20. Al3xaGApril 21, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Sounds pretty interesting, adding to my stuff-to-read list

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  21. ReastmenApril 21, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    loved ender's game series, maybe i'll read this

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  22. LemmiwinksApril 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    nice!

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  23. AmalekApril 23, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    The author is a damn genius

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  24. wellpickedboogerMay 22, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I haven't read this series. I read three or so books in the Ender series, & enjoyed them, but got tired of reading the same series.

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