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Summary: This one was a spectacular sequel to Ender's Game
Review: Speaker for the Dead was a fascinatingly complex story that kept you on your toes. Once again, Orson Scott Card hits the nail on the head when it comes to humanity. The characters are so easy to associate with. Ouanda and her need to fit in, Novinha and her twisted life, even Miro and his unconditional love for Ouanda. I especially loved Jane, who, as with the characters from Ender's Game, I often miss. I have yet to read Xenocide, but I imagine it can't be much better, although I know it will be. This book certainly could bring out the emotions in me! When a young, bitter Novinha finally found a loving home, I was so happy. It felt like sitting in warm sunshine. Then it was wrenched away from her with one horrible death. From their it was all rain till Ender came. That's when the sun starts to peak over the horizon again. And poor Ender. Poor, poor Ender. I still find myself regretting something that he did! His one small misunderstanding with Jane and all of a sudden he was alone again. It still haunts me. I would also like to say, in reference to the review that said, "While the vocabulary may not be for those under 14," that I am only 12 and thouroughly enjoyed and understood the book. Yet another masterpiece by Orson Scott Card. And, to those of you who enjoyed the Ender series, I suggest you also read the Homecoming series (The Memory of Earth, The Call of Earth, The Ships of Earth, Earthfall and Earthborn), another amazing series by Mr. Card. I would, if I could, personally thank Mr. Card for writing these wonderful books. But since I can't, I will thank him here in hopes that he will read this review. Thank you, Orson Scott Card, for deciding to be an author. Thank you very, very much.
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Summary: Ender redeemed -
Review: I didn't believe a book could ever surpass Ender's Game...but this one did. It was more complex, more touching, more sympathetic and compassionate. I laughed, cried, and understood countless times throughout. Granted, it took me quite a while to get the motivation to get through the beginning of this book...but after the first 15 or so pages, I couldn't put it down. The plot keeps the reader extremely interested, yearning to know what Pipo knew, what Libo knew that got them "killed." It's an intriguing mystery novel in it's own way. The manner in which the plot unfolds is remarkable and heartening. Ender is redeemed.
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Summary: Orson Scott Card's best work
Review: As a habit, I avoid best sellers. When I heard there was a sequel to Ender's Game, I shuddered. That book had affected me so deeply, I could not imagine a sequel to it. This book is in all ways, barring one, superior. This book reminds me of Ursula LeGuin at her best, and I do not invoke her name lightly. She is one of the few sci-fi authors who understands something of anthropology and, more importantly, the human condition. Card in this one books has levelled with her. Ender is a far richer and deeper character in this book than he was in Ender's Game. Here he is having to live with his own guilt and the positive and negative aspects of his own legend. He has inspired a cult of sorts, the Speakers of the Dead, people who speak not well of the dead, but realistically. How does one live with such a legacy? The Piggies are intrinsicly fascinating. They are not small humans. They are not just randomly acting individuals. They act in a consistent, rational manner -- once you know all the peices of the puzzle. Most of these peices are not revealed except with time. Jane is also fascinating. "She" acts in a logical manner as well, but again it is not a HUMAN manner. The Hive Queen is very real and, again, not human. There is a delicate balance inherent in this book. This book is far superior to Ender's Game, a book which is one of those rare sci-fi novels that I have read twice. It speaks to the core of humanity within us all, it speaks to our fears, our dreams, our hatreds, our prejudices, our nobility, our failings, and our longings. It is not a shoot-em-up. This book is literature, not science fiction. It may be read again with profit. It is not a book about plot and action (thank all the powers!). It is a book about being humnan. I put a reservation in here, one way in which the book does NOT match Ender's Game. The ending of this book is abrupt and calls out for a sequel. This is quite sad. Ender's Game stands on its own; Speaker for the Dead calls out for a conclusion. Aside from that, this is a superlative book. No, not for everyone; name me a book that is for everyone. But in the end, an intelligent reader will gain much from reading Speaker for the Dead.
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Summary: Gripping, compassionate, hard to put down
Review: This is the second book I've read by Card (the first being Ender's Game) and as with the first I read it in one day. I did not eat, sleep, and refused to go out because I had to know what happened to Ender and the rest of the characters ... Card is an amazing storyteller and this story is one of gut-wrenching truth and compassion. More people should read and understand what a Speaker for the Dead truly is. Definitely a must read and yes, it can stand alone without Ender's Game.
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Summary: Great series; Get This Book!!!!
Review: SotD was amazing, but I suppose that is just the way this guy writes. I have read Ender's Game, and Xenocide, and they're all so wonderful. I can't wait to get Children of the Mind; I want Ender's Shadow. Well, all I can do is recommend this monumental masterpiece of a series. Read it, I command you!!!
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Summary: Great sequel to Ender's game
Review: A great sequel. It is not as good as Ender's game, but then again what is? Unlike Ender's Game, this book centered around a large group of characters. Some parts may be a little hard to follow,but most parts are easy to understand. A must read for sci-fi fans. Read Ender's Game first, although it is not absolutely neccesary. I hope you enjoy the book as I have.
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Summary: Second only to "Ender's Game"
Review: While the vocabulary may not be for those younger than 14, this book is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable works I have ever read. I now tell every one I know about the Andrew Wiggin series for it has become deeply embedded in my own morals and actions.
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Summary: It began well, yet ended poorly.
Review: I did not enjoy this book, especially the beating of children and the adultery of Novinha. I didn't know what ramen, raman, utlanning, and varelse were, either. Other than that, it was an OK book.
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Summary: Chop these reviews down to size
Review: Someone should go through this list of reviews and pare, no, chop it down to a reasonable amount. Get rid of the 60 trite reviews that all say the same thing, so that truly interested readers can read the intelligent and thought-provoking reviews that should help the readers enjoy the novel more even after reading it
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Summary: I thought the book was good.
Review: I have read Speaker for the dead and think that it was good but wasn't as good as Enders Game. I think that it was a good book and would suggest people who have read Enders game to read it becaus of Children of the Mind.
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