Xenocide by Orson Scott Card

592 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Among the most acclaimed and successful books of the genre, Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead have both won Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel. The third book continues the saga of Ender Wiggin, as he struggles to preserve no less than four...

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Moods

adventurous 62%
reflective 60%
challenging 53%
emotional 41%
mysterious 38%
dark 37%
tense 34%
sad 19%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
informative 13%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 24% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.66

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