Red Prophet
Red Prophet is a 1988 alternate history and historical fantasy novel by Orson Scott Card. Readers will find themes of Alvin Maker, united states and alternative history.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, and 30 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 30 editions.
It runs to roughly 320 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Red Prophet
Age rating: PG-13, make sure you've had the birds and the bees talk for this and the rest of the books after this.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 1989 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Nebula Awards 1989 — Best Novel (nominee)
- 🏆Locus Awards 1989 — Best Fantasy Novel (winner)
- ✦Mythopoeic Awards 1989 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Red Prophet?
Red Prophet was written by Orson Scott Card and first published in 1988.
What genre is Red Prophet?
It is usually shelved as Alternate History and Historical Fantasy.
How long is Red Prophet?
The median edition has 320 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Red Prophet?
Readers who like it often enjoy Empire of Ivory (Temeraire, Book 4), The Alteration and Babel.
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