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“You understand that the piggies are animals, and you no more condemn them for murdering Libo and Pipo than you condemn a cabra for shewing up capim." That's right," said Miro. Ender smiled. "And that's why you'll never learn anything from them. Because you think of them as animals.”

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Speaker For The Dead: Book 2 in the Ender Saga

In this second installment of the Ender Saga, the protagonist, Andrew 'Ender' Wiggin, must confront the moral and ethical implications of his actions during a catastrophic war. The novel delves into the complexities of grief and the survival of a species, while also examining the nature of communication and empathy. Set in a future where humanity faces numerous threats, Speaker For The Dead is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. more

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Orson Scott Card
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

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