Shadow of the Giant by Orson Scott Card

Shadow of the Giant

The Shadow Series #4

Orson Scott Card

388 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Bean's past was a battle just to survive. He first appeared on the streets of Rotterdam, a tiny child with a mind leagues beyond anyone else. He knew he could not survive through strength; he used his tactical genius to gain acceptance into a chil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,771 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 38%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
reflective 23%
sad 23%
funny 15%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 15%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 23%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.82

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