58 pages • 1 hour read
Orson Scott CardSpeaker for the Dead
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1986A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Orson Scott Card's Speaker for the Dead is praised for its profound exploration of empathy and intercultural understanding, building on the depth of character from its predecessor, Ender's Game. Some criticism points to a slower plot compared to its action-packed prequel. Overall, a richly thematic sequel that stands on its own merits.
Who Should Read Speaker for the Dead?
Readers who would enjoy Orson Scott Card's Speaker for the Dead often appreciate profound moral and philosophical questions explored within a science fiction context. Fans of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series or Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama will likely find similar intellectual and imaginative satisfaction.
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