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I think the Deseret News review (12/20/17) nailed the book's problem:
With such a setup, the series seemed poised for what could only be an exciting and explosive conclusion in "Gatefather." After all, many of the mages have had their powers amplifiedI think the Deseret News review (12/20/17) nailed the book's problem:
With such a setup, the series seemed poised for what could only be an exciting and explosive conclusion in "Gatefather." After all, many of the mages have had their powers amplified by passage through a Great Gate, the families are at odds and the stakes are higher than ever before.
Instead, however, Card chose to have the story meander down the metaphysical route. Fans of Card's work will find things feeling a bit familiar; many elements of "Gatefather" are reminiscent of "Xenocide" and "Children of the Mind," with a focus on the nature and abilities of the soul — with prets here taking the place of aiuas — and with many conflicts being solved through diplomacy or avoided altogether, which may be ideal in the real world but is a little anticlimactic in a fantasy series. Some elements seem to carry influence from beliefs held by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which Card is a member....more
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