Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card

557 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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"Ender Wiggin was not the only young general trained to defend Earth from a terrifying alien threat. Many others had a part to play. But for one of them, it was to prove crucial. No one knew his real name, but they called him Bean. His early life ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,234 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
dark 50%
tense 47%
emotional 40%
challenging 27%
reflective 24%
inspiring 16%
sad 15%
mysterious 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 34%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.23

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