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Ender's War is a compilation of Orson Scott Card’s first two novels in the Ender series: Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead. The collection situates its stories within an American hard science‑fiction setting, touching on themes such as child soldiers, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and space warfare. As part of The Ender Quintet, it offers readers a streamlined entry point into Card’s broader narrative about the ethical implications of war and education, as well as sibling dynamics.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Orson Scott Card
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