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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
this book is utter garbage
that's all i got to say, i liked ender's game
but this is garbage
that's all i got to say, i liked ender's game
but this is garbage
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i listened to this audiobook while driving on multiple roadtrips lately (thanks, library!) and i loved it to pieces. i loved Ender's Game, but this is one of those rare cases when the sequel outshines its predecessor in my opinion. i couldn't help but think about the disconnect between the story's themes of understanding, compassion, tolerance and empathy and the author's many controversial statements, and i think what would be really cool would be if Ender Wiggin, Speaker for the Dead, could cross out of the fictional world into the real one to "speak" for Orson Scott Card.
i'm definitely interested to read the rest of this series but i'd be surprised if i end up liking any of the other installments more than this one.
i'm definitely interested to read the rest of this series but i'd be surprised if i end up liking any of the other installments more than this one.
Quite a fast read with not many complicated and unresolved things. Sometimes even too many things were explained and too little left for the imagination.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The biggest shining star in this novel is the plot, I think. Though characters are done very well, there are none that will personally stay with me or are incredibly unique (the plot and the idea of the alien race introduced will, however). However, the characters are refreshing and mostly interesting. Once again, Ender has this very elevated status above everyone else in the book, but he always has right? He has special talents, and those wouldn't just go away when he wasn't fighting a bugger war anymore. This novel feels very different from Ender's Game in all other aspect besides Ender's special-ness though. In fact, it feels so different, it's hard for me to compare them. I think this one has a better plot. I think I was more invested in the character developments and interactions in Ender's Game. I also think Ender's Game had more suspense, while Speaker for the Dead has more time for thought, reflection, healing and contentment. I think I enjoyed Ender's Game a little bit more, but I respect Speaker for the Dead more.