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Xenocide (Ender’s Saga, #3)

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Young Adult

by Orson Scott Card

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3.77 (104.5K ratings)
calendar_today 1991
description 592 pages

Xenocide by Orson Scott Card holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 104.5K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 592 pages.

About Xenocide

The war for survival of the planet Lusitania will be fought in the hearts of a child named Gloriously Bright.On Lusitania, Ender found a world where humans and pequininos and the Hive Queen could all live together; where three very different intelligent species could find common ground at last. Or so he thought.Lusitania also harbors the descolada, a virus that kills all humans it infects, but which the pequininos require in order to become adults. The Starways Congress so fears the effects of the descolada, should it escape from Lusitania, that they have ordered the destruction of the entire planet, and all who live there. The Fleet is on its way, and a second xenocide seems inevitable.

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Author Orson Scott Card
Published 1991
Pages 592
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.77 / 5.00
Total Ratings 104,467

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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104.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.77, Xenocide is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs below the genre benchmark. With 104.5K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

3.77
This Book
4.01
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Xenocide?

Xenocide is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Xenocide worth reading?

Based on 104.5K reader ratings, Xenocide has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Xenocide?

Xenocide has 592 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Xenocide?

Xenocide was written by Orson Scott Card. It was first published in 1991.

What is the ISBN for Xenocide?

The ISBN-13 for Xenocide is 9780312861870.0.

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