Earth Unaware (The First Formic War, #1)
Earth Unaware (The First Formic War, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012
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Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012368
Novel • Fiction
Deep Space • Future
2012
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Earth Unaware by Aaron Johnston and Orson Scott Card follows the mining ship El Cavador as its crew detects an alien spaceship approaching Earth. As they attempt to warn humanity, they face numerous challenges. The novel serves as a prequel to the events of Ender's Game, exploring the early stages of the human-alien conflict.
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Earth Unaware by Aaron Johnston and Orson Scott Card receives praise for its compelling characters and engaging prequel setup to the Ender's Game series. Readers appreciate the tension and detailed world-building. Criticisms focus on slow pacing and a somewhat predictable plot. Overall, it effectively expands the Ender's universe while maintaining suspenseful storytelling.
Who Should Read Earth Unaware (The First Formic War, #1)?
Readers who enjoy intricate sci-fi tales involving space exploration and first contact scenarios will relish Earth Unaware by Aaron Johnston and Orson Scott Card. Fans of Card's Ender's Game series or Heinlein's Starship Troopers will find its tension and character depth compelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Deep Space • Future
2012
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