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Science Fiction

Ender's Shadow

eng. Ender's Shadow · 1999
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Interesting Facts

  • The book is a parallel story to "Ender's Game," telling events from the perspective of another character — Bean.
  • Bean, the main character of the book, possesses extraordinary intellectual abilities that even surpass Ender's.
  • Bean's story begins on the streets of Rotterdam, where he survives thanks to his wit and resourcefulness.
  • The book explores themes of genetic modification and ethical questions related to creating "perfect" humans.
  • Bean plays a key role in the victory over the alien Formics, although his contribution often remains in Ender's shadow.
  • The book reveals Bean's origins and his connection to a project aimed at creating genius children.
  • The novel delves into the psychological aspects of the characters, showing Bean's internal conflicts and motivations.
Ender's Shadow
Date of publication: 30 January 2025
———Original titleeng. Ender's Shadow · 1999