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We're in Space with A Rare Sequel That Rose Above It's First Book

Moon, Photo by Mary Vee   Usually a sequel is not as good as the first book. There is something about the process of meeting new characters, new situations, new problems, new.  I mean, sequels aren't necessarily bad, they just don't meet up to the star status of the first book. Except. Ender's Game , by Orson Scott Card is one of those books that appeals to young and old. I'm not typically a sci fy reader, but when a good book comes my way, I'll give it a whirl. I read the entire book, cover to cover and enjoyed the futuristic way of solving a global problem. But. I was asked to read the sequel, Ender's Shadow , by Orson Scott Card and found this book superior. How? Netherlands, earthly setting for this story. Photo by Mary Vee Character development. From the main character, Bean, to minor characters such as the homeless boys and girls on the streets to major characters like Sister Carlotta life is breathed into the characters with such a depth readers can't...