Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card

469 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

The novel that launched the bestselling Ender's Shadow series--available for the first time on unabridged cd 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 han...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 57%
tense 46%
emotional 42%
reflective 28%
challenging 24%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
informative 7%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 41% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%

Average rating

4.23

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