Speaker for the Dead, written by Orson Scott Card, is the sequel to the book Ender's Game. The book follows the character Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, in his new role as the "speaker for the dead", three thousand years after Ender's Game leaves Ender. The author provides depth in the story through his writing style, and the many plotlines he uses. Speaker for the Dead begins by introducing the character, Pipo, a xenologer (a scientist who studies extra-terrestrial life) living in "Milagre", a colony of the recently discovered planet "Lusitania". Pipo is interacting with the "pequininos" (portugese for "little ones"), the second alien race to be discovered by humans. The relationship between the pequininos and human xenologers is established through the conversation and interaction between a pequinino named Rooter and Pipo. …show more content…
The book often follows the thoughts of characters which allows for the story to be told more effectively, and not just with the actions of the characters. The author writes the actions of the characters, and the motives for their actions. The book also contained many different plots, which were all resolved by the end of the book. Each plot contributed to eachother, which made the story more intriguing. As a sequel to Ender's Game, the book managed to, although it starts off three thousand years later, continue what Ender's Game had left for the reader. The book followed the Hive Queen, which Ender had found at the end of Ender's Game. Speaker for the Dead is a very successful sequel. It brings a a new and captivating plotline, while also having continuity from Ender's game. Speaker for the Dead's story of Ender Wiggin, as he redeems himself from xenocide he committed thousands of years before, is a successful and fascinating book. The author's writing style contributes to well developed characters, and a well developed