Enchantment

**Enchantment** //by Orson Scott Card//

 * Description:** The moment young Ivan stumbled upon a clearing in the dense Carpathian forest, his life was forever changed. Atop a pedestal encircled by fallen leaves, the beautiful princess Katerina lay as still as death -- while a malevolent presence stirred in the hidden depths below. Now, years later, Ivan is compelled to return. He finds the clearing just as he left it. This time he does not run . ..

//Source: Borders.com//

Card has a knack for coming across like your nerdy dad at times, when he runs on too long or makes some particularly wince-inducing observation or reference. But, as you might expect of a good dad, as uncool as he might be, Card still manages to tell a good bedtime story. //--Paul Hughes//
 * Reviews:**

Intertwining the story of Sleeping Beauty with Russian mythology, Card creates an appealing though not potent fairy tale. In an apparent desire to make his tale believable, Card leaches it of some of its magic, offering up the extraordinary as matter of fact, and his characters lack some of the depth that usually makes his writing so rewarding. His new look at a classic tale is clever, however, adding attractive whimsical twists and cultural confluences to a familiar story. --//Publisher's Weekly//

//Source: Amazon.com//