Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

324 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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When humanity is under threat from an alien race, Ender Wiggin, at the age of six, leaves his family on Earth to journey to the Belt. There he enters Battle School, where his life is strictly disciplined and he is prepared for war.

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Moods

adventurous 85%
dark 53%
tense 50%
emotional 37%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
mysterious 23%
sad 21%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
funny 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 33%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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