Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

380 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game is the classic Hugo and Nebula award-winning science fiction novel of a young boy's recruitment into the midst of an interstellar war. In order to develop a secure defense again...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 53%
tense 50%
emotional 35%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
mysterious 24%
sad 18%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.16

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