The Crystal City Reviews

The Crystal City by Orson Scott Card. Tor, New York: 2003 (first mm edition Aug. 2004). 340 pages. pb, ISBN 0-812-56462-6 — — — "The Tales of Alvin Maker" novel series comprises one of Card's most popular and original fantasy worlds, focusing on what the United States might have become had magic been part of the settling of the American continent, and had somewhat better relations existed  between the European newcomers and the indigenous peoples who where already there. Its central character, Alvin Maker, continues to live out his destiny in this… read full review »

Crystal City Shops in Wasington D.C. is an underground mall with over 300 stores.  The stores carry everything from clothes to jewelry to art to collectibles and more.  Many famous restaurants are also housed in Crystal City like Morgan's Steak house. There are also a few shops which carry tourist souvenirs.  Crystal City Mall Shops extend for several blocks underground - so weather is not a factor - and is accessible from the Washington rapid transit system called the "Metro".  The only negative side to Crystal City mall is most of the shops close by 7:00 p.m. every… read full review »