Speaker for the Dead

The sequel to Ender’s Game, Speaker for the Dead, does not disappoint. In fact, its philosophical undertones came across rather naturally as the story wrestles with describing its protagonist as both savior of humanity and a genocidal mastermind (n.b., you were right, Kyle!). How would you view yourself if you were tricked into committing an alien genocide but later lauded by your species as a hero? Speaker for the Dead explores these themes with delicate precision, building on the worlds and characters of its well-known prequel.