Shadow of the Hegemon

by Orson Scott Card
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  • Added: 2025-11-16
  • Updated: 2025-11-16
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Attack of the Books · 2013-08-06
sophisticated 4.00

The book delves deeper into complex ideas, which the author expresses very well. The series matures further in this installment, offering a more sophisticated reading experience.

The reviewer from Attack of the Books notes that 'Shadow of the Hegemon' starts to explore more intricate ideas, which Orson Scott Card handles with skill. The series takes another step towards maturity in this book, providing a more sophisticated and thought-provoking read. The reviewer appreciates the depth and complexity that Card brings to the story, making it a standout in the series.

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    Shadow of the Hegemon starts to really get into ideas, and Card expresses them very well.

    The series matures another step in this book, and yet continues to be engaging.

    The book offers a more sophisticated reading experience.

Joey Lombardi · Joey Lombardi · 2012-02-09
engaging 4.00

The story continues with familiar characters that readers will enjoy, and the author keeps personal opinions to a minimum. The pacing is engaging, making it a quick and satisfying read.

Joey Lombardi appreciates how Orson Scott Card continues the story with characters that readers have come to love, maintaining a balance by keeping personal opinions minimal. The narrative is engaging and well-paced, making it a quick and enjoyable read. Lombardi highlights the author's ability to keep the story moving forward without getting bogged down in unnecessary details, which makes the book a satisfying continuation of the series.

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    Card continues his story with familiar characters that you want to read about and manages to keep obvious personal opinions to a minimum.

    The pacing is engaging, making it a quick and satisfying read.

    The story moves forward without getting bogged down in unnecessary details.

SF Reader · 2003-04-12
enjoyable 3.50

While not as captivating as 'Ender's Game' or 'Ender's Shadow', the book is still enjoyable. It stands out compared to the majority of science fiction novels.

The SF Reader finds 'Shadow of the Hegemon' to be an enjoyable read, though not quite as compelling as some of the other books in the series like 'Ender's Game' or 'Ender's Shadow'. The reviewer appreciates the book's quality and depth, noting that it holds its own against the broader spectrum of science fiction. The story is engaging and well-crafted, making it a worthwhile addition to the series.

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    I enjoyed Shadow of the Hegemon, though not quite as much as Ender's Game or Ender's Shadow.

    Compared to the majority of science fiction out there, this book stands out.

    The story is engaging and well-crafted.

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