Pathfinder by Orson Scott CardMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Like two points moving toward convergence, the book starts off slow and gradually crescendos to a collision. Brings interesting ideas to the table regarding the ideas of time travel and causality. Unfortunately, the limits of logic are stretched to a wearyingly thin line, making the reader as befuddled as the protagonist when trying to puzzle out the logic of how time travel does or does not function.
Though I liked the story well enough for its own sake, it seemed to me that more emphasis was put on the how and why of mechanics than on character development. The story concept was interesting, on the whole, but I feel as though I've reached the end no more attached to the characters than I was when I picked up Pathfinder at the library because it was written by Orson Scott Card.
All in all, a mind-stretcher with an interesting premise, but lacking in the texture and flavor development necessary for fulfilling characters. I will be interested to see if any future additions to this series fill in the gaps. 3 out of 5 stars.
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