This book occurs in parallel with Ender's Game. It is Bean's story. Bean is one of Ender's commanders, and the only one smart enough to realize what's going on with the Bugger war, and was informally pegged as Ender's successor if he failed.
It's a book that is able to stand on its own merit. The plot is still compelling, despite being a parallel story. What Bean goes through is different enough to seem new. And Bean's perspective of the whole affair gives new ideas about what Ender suffers through the novel. It adds a whole extra dimension on top of the original story.
Bean is a genetically engineered genius. He is able to think twice as fast as anyone and is a survivor bent on winning ever since he grew up on the streets. However, he also knows that he is not charismatic enough to take Ender's place. So he is happy to live in Ender's shadow and prepare himself to succeed if Ender fails.
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