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“I'm crazy," said Ender. "But I think I'm OK.”

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The Ender Quintet is a collection of five science fiction novels that delve into complex narratives centered around a young boy named Andrew 'Ender' Wiggin. The series is known for its exploration of military tactics, the psychological development of children, and the broader implications of human society in a future where interstellar conflict is a constant threat. The books follow Ender's journey from a child prodigy to a military leader, as he faces various challenges and moral dilemmas throughout the series. more

Author

Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card, born on August 24, 1951, is a renowned science fiction novelist from the United States. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and rich imagination, with 'Ender's Game' series being particularly famous and influential in the science fiction genre. more

“I suppose even Dictators have their chummy moments, when they put their feet up and relax with the boys, but it was plain from the outset that if Roderick Spode had a sunnier side, he had not come with any idea of exhibiting it now. His manner was curt. One sensed the absence of the bonhomous note. ... Here he laid a hand on my shoulder, and I can't remember when I have experienced anything more unpleasant. Apart from what Jeeves would have called the symbolism of the action, he had a grip like the bite of a horse. "Did you say 'Oh yes?'" he asked. "Oh no," I assured him.”

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Book:Red Glove

Source: Red Glove

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Source: The Future of Us

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Book:Evelina: or The history of a young lady's entrance into the world [by F. Burney].

Source: Evelina: or The history of a young lady's entrance into the world [by F. Burney].

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Book:The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy in One Premium Edition (World Classics Series): Anna Karenina, War and Peace, Resurrection, Childhood, Boyhood, Youth, The Cossacks, The Death of Ivan Ilyich... (Including Biographies of the Author)

Source: The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy in One Premium Edition (World Classics Series): Anna Karenina, War and Peace, Resurrection, Childhood, Boyhood, Youth, The Cossacks, The Death of Ivan Ilyich... (Including Biographies of the Author)

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Book:Breathe

Source: Breathe

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Author:Voltaire

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