Jessica M. (kairismomma) reviewed on 1/17/2011 + 2 more book reviews

The concept of Homebody seemed cliche to me at the beginning. Also, it was a slow starter for me. It is definitely well written as with all of Orson Scott Card novels. However, it didn't hold my attention like previous works of his I have read. I didn't get really interested in the plot of the book until I had read 70 or 80 pages. Normally I only give a book till page 50 to grab me but since he is one of my favorite writers I felt obligated to give it more of a chance. The relationship Don developed with the inhabitant of the house definitely seemed odd and maybe a little unwarranted but I grew to like the idea after awhile. I agree with previous reviewers, it was a bit hard to decide the genre of this one but I almost feel like it is a romance. Don seems like the sterotypical "builder" that is found in many romance novels. In fact, this book even reminded me of Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts. Homebody is not his best by any stretch but overall a solid read and a quick one.+

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