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A review by rweller
Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In equal parts heartbreaking and uplifting. Steeped in religious themes, and brimming with a thoughtful exploration of humanity, tribalism, love, loss, empathy, and the pursuit and meaning of truth, this is far more than a science fiction adventure to worlds unknown.
Minor: Death, Torture, and Xenophobia