MARCH 2012 - AudioFile
The fifth installment in Card's Shadow series revolves around the character of Bean, whom listeners first met in ENDER’S GAME. Listeners should have some familiarity with the series in order to fully appreciate this story. Stefan Rudnicki and cast bring alive the multitude of characters. Their understanding of the series is reflected in the superb way they present the characters and plot, drawing listeners in to a world very different from our own. Bean's children mature in the short span of this book, and the narration reflects those changes. This is a must-listen for die-hard fans of Card’s Enderverse. C.E.K. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine
In this long-awaited sequel to Orson Scott Card's 2005 Shadow of the Giant, Ender and three of his children flee to the outskirts of the universe in search of a cure of their accelerated life cycle. No encouraging answers come from Earth's scientists, but when the Delphikis come upon a deserted Formic colony ship deep in space, they make discoveries of their own that could change everything. Bound to be a bestseller. Now in mass-market paperback and NOOK Book.
From the Publisher
"Card's latest installment in his Shadow subseries…does a superlative job of dramatically portraying the maturing process of child into adult…. Card makes the important point that there's always more than one side to every issue. Fans will marvel at how subtly he has prepared for the clever resolution."
Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Shadow of the Giant
“Shadow of the Giant is a fitting and satisfying continuation to the Ender series, although it is not a conclusion. Card...seems to indicate that he will at some point return to follow Bean's family and the other Battle School Children as they expand throughout the galaxy.”
SF Site.com
“Once again, Card keeps the action, danger, and intrigue levels high...paves the way for further Ender-Bean developments; and leaves his readers eagerly awaiting them.”
Booklist on Shadow Puppets
MARCH 2012 - AudioFile
The fifth installment in Card's Shadow series revolves around the character of Bean, whom listeners first met in ENDER’S GAME. Listeners should have some familiarity with the series in order to fully appreciate this story. Stefan Rudnicki and cast bring alive the multitude of characters. Their understanding of the series is reflected in the superb way they present the characters and plot, drawing listeners in to a world very different from our own. Bean's children mature in the short span of this book, and the narration reflects those changes. This is a must-listen for die-hard fans of Card’s Enderverse. C.E.K. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine