Xenocide
- 576
- Pages
- about 11 h
- Reading time
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Our view
The third Ender novel trades action for argument: long, demanding conversations about communication, fear of the alien and what technology may cost. Readers who come for ideas find it richly thought-provoking; others feel Card over-explains and lets the pace sag for whole stretches. Best for patient readers already committed to the series; some place it a step below its predecessor.
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About the book
Xenocide is the third book in the Ender's Game series, a science fiction series by the American author Orson Scott Card. It was first published during a period of increasing globalization and heightened awareness of cultural differences, and the writing reflects this in its techniques, mood, and emotive effect on the reader. Xenocide explores themes of communication, xenophobia, and the potential dangers of advanced technology.
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Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.5 across 1,103 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 88% of the weight and the score stays at 7.6 — the Science fiction average of 7.8 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.6 | 97 | 9% |
| Google Books | 8.0 | 110 | 10% |
| Hardcover | 7.5 | 896 | 81% |
Frequently asked
How long is Xenocide?
It has 576 pages — longer than 76% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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