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Ender in Exile (Ender's Saga, #5)

Orson Scott Card
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Ender in Exile (Ender's Saga, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2008

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Orson Scott Card

Ender in Exile (Ender's Saga, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

369

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card follows Ender Wiggin after the events of the Formic Wars. Struggling to find his place, Ender embarks on a journey through space, encountering new challenges and making critical decisions that influence his future and the universe.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

54,952 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Orson Scott Card's Ender in Exile highlight its successful expansion of Ender's story from Ender's Game, giving deeper insight into his character. Positive feedback focuses on its engaging plot and character development. However, some critics note pacing issues and a dependence on prior knowledge of the series, which might limit its accessibility for new readers.

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Who Should Read Ender in Exile (Ender's Saga, #5)?

Readers who cherish the complex character development and strategic intricacies of Ender's Game will find similar enjoyment in Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card. Fans of the expansive world-building and ethical dilemmas in Frank Herbert's Dune and Joe Haldeman's The Forever War will also appreciate this thoughtful sci-fi narrative.

4.2

54,952 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

"Ender in Exile" acts as a bridge between "Ender's Game" and "Speaker for the Dead," exploring Ender's journey during the lost years not detailed in the original books.

The novel was published in 2008, making it a later addition to Orson Scott Card's Ender's Saga, which began with the original book in 1985.

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Orson Scott Card wrote "Ender in Exile" as a response to fan interest in knowing more about Ender's life immediately after the events of "Ender's Game."

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Book Details
Pages

369

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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