Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
In the sequel to a science fiction classic, humanity faces the complex consequences of its past actions. The protagonist, a once-revered child military genius, now serves as a "Speaker for the Dead," a role dedicated to telling the true stories of the deceased. He travels to a distant world to speak for a deceased researcher and becomes embroiled in the tensions between the human colonists and the planet's enigmatic indigenous species. As he unravels the mysteries surrounding the researcher's death, he confronts his own history and seeks redemption by fostering understanding and empathy between the two intelligent species, hoping to prevent the cycle of violence and misunderstanding that has plagued human history.
The 2306th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 152,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 12th on The 25 Best Science-Fiction Books of All Time (Spy.com)
- 17th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 959th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Nebula Award (Nebula Awards)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Locus Awards)