First published 1992
In "Cruel Miracles", Orson Scott Card weaves a tapestry of speculative tales that peer beyond the veil of the familiar. Across these stories, ordinary people confront extraordinary phenomena - from the appearance of a mysterious alien artifact to the haunting visions of a young psychic. As they grapple with these unsettling mysteries, they are forced to question the very nature of reality and their place within it. Through vivid scenes and complex characters, Card explores the fragility of the human condition, the capacity for both compassion and cruelty, and the profound consequences that arise when we unlock the secrets of the cosmos.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, literary-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: ordinary-people-extraordinary-events, questioning-reality
242 pages · Paperback · Tom Doherty Assoc Llc