480 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812575712
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 December 2000
Description
The novel that launched the bestselling Ender's Shadow series. The human race is at War with the Buggers, an insect-like alien race. As Earth prepares to defend itself from total destruction at the hands of an inscrutable enemy, all focus is on t...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,808 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 43%
emotional 40%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
mysterious 9%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 40% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child death, Ableism, BullyingModerate
Child abuse, Homophobia, MurderMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Medical content
480 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812575712
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 December 2000
Description
The novel that launched the bestselling Ender's Shadow series. The human race is at War with the Buggers, an insect-like alien race. As Earth prepares to defend itself from total destruction at the hands of an inscrutable enemy, all focus is on t...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,808 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 43%
emotional 40%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
mysterious 9%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 40% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Ableism, BullyingModerate
Child abuse, Homophobia, MurderMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Medical content