Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

Ender's Saga #1

Orson Scott Card

326 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

The human race faces annihilation. An alien menace is hovering on the horizon, ready to strike. And if humanity is to be defended, the government must create the greatest military commander in history. The brilliant young Ender Wiggin is their las...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 54%
tense 50%
emotional 37%
reflective 27%
challenging 26%
mysterious 24%
sad 20%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
funny 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 33%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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