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Shadow of the Hegemon (Ender’s Shadow, #2)

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Young Adult

by Orson Scott Card

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3.93 (59K ratings)
calendar_today 2000
description 451 pages

Shadow of the Hegemon by Orson Scott Card holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 59K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 451 pages.

About Shadow of the Hegemon

The War is over, won by Ender Wiggin and his team of brilliant child-warriors. The enemy is destroyed, the human race is saved. Ender himself refuses to return to the planet, but his crew has gone home to their families, scattered across the globe. The battle school is no more.But with the external threat gone, the Earth has become a battlefield once more. The children of the Battle School are more than heroes; they are potential weapons that can bring power to the countries that control them. One by one, all of Ender's Dragon Army are kidnapped. Only Bean escapes; and he turns for help to Ender's brother Peter.Peter Wiggin, Ender's older brother, has already been manipulating the politics of Earth from behind the scenes. With Bean's help, he will eventually rule the world.

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Author Orson Scott Card
Published 2000
Pages 451
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.93 / 5.00
Total Ratings 58,991

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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59K ratings
With a rating of 3.93, Shadow of the Hegemon is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.93
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Shadow of the Hegemon?

Shadow of the Hegemon is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Shadow of the Hegemon worth reading?

Based on 59K reader ratings, Shadow of the Hegemon has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Shadow of the Hegemon?

Shadow of the Hegemon has 451 pages.

Who wrote Shadow of the Hegemon?

Shadow of the Hegemon was written by Orson Scott Card. It was first published in 2000.

What is the ISBN for Shadow of the Hegemon?

The ISBN-13 for Shadow of the Hegemon is 9780812565960.0.

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