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Xenocide

eng. Xenocide · 1991
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Interesting Facts

  • «Xenocide» is the third book in the Ender Wiggin series and continues the storyline begun in «Speaker for the Dead».
  • The book explores themes of xenophobia and bias, as well as complex moral and ethical questions related to the survival of different species.
  • One of the central themes of the book is the struggle for survival and coexistence of three intelligent species: humans, pequeninos, and formics.
  • The book explores the concept of the «Path», a philosophical system based on Chinese culture and religion, which plays an important role in the plot's development.
  • In «Xenocide», Orson Scott Card delves into the psychology and internal conflicts of the characters, making them more multidimensional and realistic.
  • The book was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1992, highlighting its significance in the science fiction genre.
Xenocide
Date of publication: 30 January 2025
———Original titleeng. Xenocide · 1991
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