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by Orson Scott Card (Author)

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Maps in a Mirror brings together nearly all of Orson Scott Card's short fiction written between 1977 and 1990. For those readers who have followed this remarkable talent since the beginning, here are all those amazing stories gathered together in one place, with some extra surprises as well.

For the hundreds of thousands who are newly come to Card, here is chance to experience the wonder of a writer so versatile that he can handle everything from traditional narrative poetry to modern experimental fiction with equal ease and grace. The brilliant story-telling of the Alvin Maker books is no accident; the breathless excitement evoked by the Ender books is not a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

In this enormous volume are forty-six stories, plus ten long, intensely personal essays, unique to this volume. In them the author reveals some of his reasons and motivations for writing, with a good deal of autobiography into the bargain.

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Paperback: 688 pages
Publisher: Orb Books (January 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0765308401
ASIN: B00CC6TOS4
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.8 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,978,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3603 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Short Stories
- #10270 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Anthologies
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The Best of Card, the Worst of Card

Bystickstr@cyberrealm.neton January 3, 1998

Format: Hardcover

A must for Card fans and highly recommended to those attempting to understand the appeal and celebrity of this prizewinning and acclaimed American author of science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism.
Card's short fiction has always exceeded in power, beauty, and universalism the long fiction which he produces at such a prolific rate. This is mainly due to his tendency to explain nuances of his characters in his longer works literally, rather than allowing the reader to understand them through diligent observation. In his short fiction, however, he routinely abandons this "lowest common denominator" method, much to the empowerment of his prose.
The appeal of Card's work is similar to that of film wunderkind Steven Spielberg. At his worst, he is unflinchingly manipulative, such as in the story "Lost Boys," the original source for his later popular novel (cf. "The Color Purple"); at his best, his narration remains remote enough not to overpower with sentimentalism, as in "Unaccompanied Sonata" (cf. "Schindler's List"). A few works seem to be unnecessary literary exercises taken to extremes ("Damn Fine Novel") but, as is Card's trademark, a constant theme of sin/redemption runs through most of the stories. While drawing upon the Mormon experience, Card is unafraid to avoid simple moral chiaroscuro in favor of the gray areas for which good fantastic fiction is so well tailored.
The perfection of some of these tales lies in the simplicity of the telling. Card seems to have adhered to the ethic that informs Native American and Far Eastern oral traditions, wherein the narrator becomes only an instrument for the audience, and never intrudes as either arbitrator or alibi. It is in their peculiar mixture of triumph and tragedy that Card's stories delight, whether described through whimsy or dread.
The book's five segments, roughly described respectively as horror, science fiction, fantasies, parables, and miscellanea, comprise most of the author's published (and some unpublished) works up from 1977-1990. Particularly recommended: "Unaccompanied Sonata," "Quietus," "The Porcelain Salamander," A Plague of Butterflies," "Gert Fram."

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big, expensive, and worth every cent

ByDiana Nieron November 30, 2000

Format: Hardcover

It was a crime to let this book go out of print! Fortunately, one of my friends, also an OSC fan, lent his copy to me "for a short while." Because I am an honest person, I returned it. Eventually. And only after seriously considering changing my name and moving to Alaska, all to avoid losing these stories.
The book is divided into sections, each with a unifying theme: horror, classic science fiction, fantasy, parables, religion & ethics, and a mix of miscellaneous works. "The Changed Man," "Flux," "Maps in a Mirror," "Monkey Sonatas," and "Cruel Miracles" were also published as individual paperbacks, but "Lost Songs," which contains, among other things, the original short version of "Ender's Game," is only available in the comprehensive hardcover edition.
Every facet of OSC's brilliance is displayed in this collection. His longer works, while also brilliant, have an unfortunate tendency to lag at points, but in short form he shines. Though not all the stories are of equal quality (hey, everyone has bad days), none are bad, and many are things of beauty and power. My personal favorites include "A Thousand Deaths," "Freeway Games," "Saving Grace," "Kingsmeat," "The Porcelain Salamander," "The Best Day," "I Think Mom and Dad Are Going Crazy, Jerry," and, of course, "Unaccompanied Sonata."
Be aware: some of these stories contain graphic and disturbing images. They also contain disturbing ideas. But no one writes speculative literature better than OSC at his best, and this book has a lot of his best.

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A sound collection of Card's short stories

ByJ. Walkeron August 13, 2005

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

I've always loved collections of short stories, especially when the author includes introductions and afterwords to his works. It really gives the reader a chance to see into the mind of the writer, and to understand what he is all about. Maps in a Mirror succeeds admirably in bringing together the huge spectrum of Orson Scott Card's short stories. For the most part, the stories are thought-provoking and fun. Card's commentaries provide extra insight into how the stories came about.

Some of the stories tend toward long-winded philosophy and moral arguing, which certainly isn't bad, but can become a bit tedious. Still, all of Card's gems are here, as well as many other less famous stories. There's nothing more enjoyable than being able to sit down and delve into a short story that you know you'll be finishing in one sitting. The short story is a world apart from the novel, and Card certainly does the style justice.

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Short fiction, why bother, right? Wrong.

ByLaughingLionon November 21, 2005

Format: Paperback

There are only about five major novelists I've encountered the short fiction of and actually enjoyed the work in both areas. I ran across several of these stories in a shorter collection a few years back and read the book to pieces.

"Eye for Eye" and "Kingsmeat" are among the best pieces of short fiction I've ever read the two of them alone are worth the price of the whole collection.

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One of my favorite OSC books

One of my favorite OSC books, I go back to this book quite often when I am in the mood for something deep and entertaining yet short.Read more

Published 11 months ago by Aroundtheworld

Timeless Tales and a Worthwhile Read.

These 50 or so stories from the 70s and 80s are really diverse in terms of genre, theme and style. The insight that went into his early writing is profound in both its uniqueness...Read more

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Good experience.

Published 1 year ago by Jack C Anderson Jr

and this collection of his short fiction work has been a joy to read

I'm a big OSC fan, and this collection of his short fiction work has been a joy to read. I really enjoy his writing style, and I always have a hard time putting his works down.

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THIS GUY IS GREAT!! IF YOU HAVEN'T READ HIM YOU'RE REALLY MISSING SOMETHING!

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I'm doing something I may never have done before, rating and reviewing a book that I didn't read from cover to cover.Read more

Published on June 2, 2014 by Karen A. Wyle

How can you not love Orsen Scott Card

I bought this book for my daughter Carter. She will get it one day when I am ready to pass it along. I think it will go great with her enormous collection.

Published on April 24, 2014 by Atheena

Short stories from a master, with assorted commentary on their geneses, publication backstory, and other inside details

How do you review a collection of short stories? Honestly, I have no idea. Every collection has its high points and its low points.Read more

Published on February 16, 2013 by Jeff Walden

Great explanations of how he writes

I love short stories and read one of Orson Scott Card's in an anthology, which led me to this book. The stories are well written and all very different.Read more

Published on November 18, 2012 by Tally Lady

Loving it!

I am still reading this but am really enjoying it so much! There is a terrific mix of short short tales and longer stories.Read more

Published on October 6, 2012 by Kelly A. Magruder

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