Xenocide by Orson Scott Card

464 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

Ender and Valentine Wiggin: brother and sister whose lives have shaped history. Valentine is 'Demosthenes', whose subversive, incendiary writings fight the monstrous power of Starways Congress, masters of the Hundred Worlds. And Ender ... As a chi...

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Moods

adventurous 59%
reflective 59%
challenging 53%
emotional 42%
mysterious 38%
dark 37%
tense 34%
sad 18%
informative 16%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.65

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