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Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
5.0
This book had quite a predecessor to live up to, and it not only reached my expectations but went beyond them. It was deeply psychological, had realistic politics, and gave a new twist to an already known story by showing it through the eyes of someone else, which amplified the depth of Ender's Game, showing a side of the story that was raw and dark. I personally liked Ender's Game a bit better, and I will probably always love that one a little since it was my first Science Fiction read, but Ender's Shadow comes in very close.
I will admit, though, that in some aspects what Bean does in this book does slightly make Ender not seem quite as brilliant. However, one also has to look at the point that these two kids come from VERY different backgrounds and have very different mindsets and ways of seeing the world. Of course Bean and Ender are going to see the world differently and react differently to the situations presented to them. I find that this novel fills out different viewpoints for characters that are both extremely intelligent and are from very different worlds.
Great read.
If you are planning to read this book, I strongly recommend reading Ender's Game first. It clarifies a lot of things that are brought up in Ender's Shadow.
I will admit, though, that in some aspects what Bean does in this book does slightly make Ender not seem quite as brilliant. However, one also has to look at the point that these two kids come from VERY different backgrounds and have very different mindsets and ways of seeing the world. Of course Bean and Ender are going to see the world differently and react differently to the situations presented to them. I find that this novel fills out different viewpoints for characters that are both extremely intelligent and are from very different worlds.
Great read.
If you are planning to read this book, I strongly recommend reading Ender's Game first. It clarifies a lot of things that are brought up in Ender's Shadow.