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“Isn't it possible, he wondered, for one person to love another without trying to own each other? Or is that buried so deep in our genes that we can never get it out? Territoriality. My wife. My friend. My lover. My outrageous and annoying computer personality who's about to be shut off at the behest of a half-crazy girl with OCD on a planet that I never heard of and how will I live without [her] when she's gone?”

Quote by Orson Scott Card

Work

Xenocide: Book 3 of the Ender Saga

Xenocide is a science fiction novel that continues the story of Andrew 'Ender' Wiggin, a young military genius. Set in a future where humanity has colonized other planets, the novel focuses on the challenges faced by the human race as they encounter new alien species and grapple with the ethical implications of their actions. The book explores complex themes such as genetic manipulation, the nature of intelligence, and the survival of a species in a harsh, competitive universe. more

Author

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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