Shafi Orange Orange itibaren Kardiana, Himachal Pradesh, India
A very uneven collection that is brilliant in its best moments. I read this prior to knowing Card was Mormon and upon rereading it found that the imagery and mythology he addresses in several of the short stories had much more resonance within that context. This, I think, makes it an overly personal and self-indulgent work for Card and detracts from its impact. However, the stories are striking and have stuck with me over the years which is more than I can say for most.