Book description
Orson Scott Card's Xenocide transcends the conventional boundaries of science fiction through its profound exploration of interspecies ethics and the devastating consequences of cultural misunderstanding. As the third installment in the Ender's Saga, it masterfully escalates the moral dilemmas introduced in Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead, centering on the precarious coexistence of humans, the insectoid Pequeninos, and the Hive Queen on Lusitania. The novel's core tension-whether the descolada virus, lethal to humans yet essential for Pequenino maturation, constitutes a threat warranting planetary annihilation-forces readers to confront uncomfortable questions about xenophobia, the definition of life, and the true cost of preservation. Card's narrative brilliance lies in his refusal to offer easy resolutions; instead, he meticulously dissects the psychological and societal fractures that arise when three intelligent species grapple with mutual survival. The audiobook format amplifies this complexity, with a narrator whose measured cadence captures Ender's internal turmoil and the weight of decisions that could erase an entire world. The vocal delivery of pivotal dialogues-particularly between Ender and the Hive Queen-adds layers of emotional resonance absent in print, transforming abstract philosophical debates into visceral, human moments. Card's signature strength-crafting characters who embody the burden of exceptional responsibility-reaches its zenith here; Ender's quiet desperation as he navigates political machinations and the looming destruction of Lusitania is rendered with unparalleled depth. The audiobook's immersive quality allows listeners to fully inhabit the suffocating tension of a planet teetering on the edge of a second genocide, where the line between salvation and eradication blurs. Crucially, Card avoids didacticism, instead inviting audiences to sit with the uncomfortable ambiguity: Is the Starways Congress' order a necessary precaution or the ultimate expression of fear-driven tyranny? The novel's enduring power stems from its refusal to simplify. The descolada is not merely a biological threat but a metaphor for the intractable differences that divide civilizations-a theme rendered even more potent through the auditory medium, where the narrator's pauses and inflections underscore the fragility of understanding. For listeners already familiar with Ender's journey, Xenocide delivers a resonant culmination, transforming the saga from a story of military genius into a timeless meditation on empathy as the only viable path to peace. The audiobook's emotional crescendo-reaching its peak during the climactic confrontation-leaves no doubt: Card's greatest achievement lies not in predicting the future, but in illuminating the profound, painful work of building it.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience