Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card

Speaker for the Dead

Ender's Saga #2

Orson Scott Card

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Speaker for the Dead is ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking science fiction that explores complex ethical dilemmas and cultural conflicts.

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In the aftermath of his terrible war, Ender Wiggin disappeared, and a powerful voice arose: The Speaker for the Dead, who told the true story of the Bugger War. Now, long years later, a second alien race has been discovered, but again the aliens' ...

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Community Reviews

4.07
based on 20,977 reviews

Moods

reflective: 64%

emotional: 60%

adventurous: 58%

mysterious: 44%

challenging: 39%

dark: 30%

hopeful: 30%

tense: 30%

inspiring: 27%

sad: 23%

informative: 6%

funny: 4%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
27% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

67% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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