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Summary: Thoroughly engrossing, thought-provoking, and entertaining
Review: This is an amazing novel. It is very deep and is worthwhile for more than just its entertainment value. Card has the ability to write about 'darker' subjects in a way that is both compassionate and compelling. He really brings science fiction to another level, where it is approachable and still retains its science fiction back-bone. Science fiction was created to examine 'the human condition' and use a fantastic medium to delve into matters of human nature. Card really does justice to science fiction. I usually find stories that involve war or death to be too heavy-handed and in poor taste. But 'Ender's Game' did not have gratuitous violence and death nor filter things through a romantic, dumbed down lense. Card approaches his subject matter in a very thoughtful, believable, and bold manner. It really leaves an impression. Unless you absolutely hate science fiction (like one reviewer seems to) and cannot see past the futuristic trappings to the human story underneath, you will really enjoy 'Ender's Game'.In fact, I am 99% that you will love it.
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Summary: A Life Altering Book
Review: One of the Greatest accopmlishments of modern Sci-fi. A Life altering book. From the Begining to end superb. Can be read over and over again.
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Summary: An enjoyable read, but over-rated.
Review: I've been hearing rave reviews about Enders Game for years. I read it last weekend and I did enjoy it, however, I do think some people adorned this story with too much praise. I'm not saying it was bad, it's just not the Sci-Fi genius I've been hearing (nor does it deserve a "5 star" rating). It kept me interested throughout, but I predicted the ending two chapters prior. For a decent Sci-Fi story, Ender's Game will do. If you desire more depth, read "Battlefield Earth".
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Summary: Forced Reading
Review: The only reason I read any of this book was because my friend (who thought it was great) gave and forced me to read it whenever I was in his presence. This "book" was absolutely horrible. The main character, a child named ender, is supposed to be a super genius at military strategies. Yet he lets his brother beat him up. Then he gets toted off to military academy where other children get the chance to bully him around even after he beats them up. This was the single least enjoyable part of the book, since I am not a sadist. Then he single-handedly beats up and "revives" the innocent "buggers" by playing a video game, founds a new colony and starts a new religion. Somehow I see more fiction than science in this part of the book and would have enjoyed it were it not for the sub-plot about his siblings and taking over the world on the internet. The idea that a six-year old could do all this with the learned responsibility and advanced experience of an adult is laughable. For believable sci-fi read something by Pohl or Clarke.
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Summary: excellent
Review: This was the first book that ever grabbed me and made me want to read more and more of the book even when i was tired. Since i read Enders game i have read V2 and V3 which were as good or better, Card is my favorite auther, and i suggest this book to anyone looking for a book that will grasp their mind and tickle their senses.
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Summary: One the best Sci-fi novels ever
Review: Ender's game delves into the mind of a young man who is chosen to save the world. Starting off on earth in the future, Ender is taken from his home to a battle school in space, where he trains to be the one to save the human race. While at the end of the book, it tries to cover to much time to fast, the impact remains. You really feel as if you're Ender, and this is magnified if you read the other 3 books in the series. Orson Scott Card is a terrific author. In this novel, he speaks as if you are really in the Ender's mind. Great book, great series.
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Summary: Extraordinary!
Review: The day I spent reading Ender's Game, I *was* Ender ... Card is one of the most gifted science fiction writers and story tellers I've read. Although the world described in Ender's Game is so different to the current world that it almost seems alien, the emotions and human drives and fears are definitely nothing new. Yet they are presented by Card with such an amazing freshness and originality that one can't help but be drawn in. Ender feels like a real character because there is a little of Ender in each of us, or at least we wish that there was.
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Summary: AMAZING
Review: THIS IS THE SINGLE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. Ever. I picked it at the recommendation of a good friend, read it in two hours. Couldn't put it down. It is incredibly intellectually stimulating... I found myself in introspective moods every so often for months. I've read it five times since....and it gets better every time. You feel like you actually ARE Ender....you feel his pain, his regrets. You know what motivates him. You know what he would do in any given situation. Orson Scott Card is a genius, and one of the most gifted writers out there. Go out and buy this book....it'll be the best investment you ever make.
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Summary: UNFORTUNATELY I OVER-RATED THIS BOOK WITH 1 STAR
Review: This book was a major disapointment. The 1 star that I rated it is an exageration to itself (its not worthy of even that). I was tricked into reading this book by all the great reviews everyone posted about it- I assumed this wasn't going to be a waste of my time. Unfortunately, as Orson Scott Card did in writing Enders Game- people do make mistakes- and so did I by reading this shallow book. I can't even begin to criticize this book because I don't even know where to start. The plot-line itself was flimsy- one must realize how unrealistic the character portrayal is- a 10 year old saving the world from these "buggers" (was this some sort of a joke- the idea of that is just plain ludicrous). As if that alone wasn't bad enough- the sub-plot is even worse- Ender's brother and sister starting some worldwide controversy through the nets, WHAT? I DONT THINK SO, the concept of this is mind boggling- I have trouble taking into account that the majority is actually liking this. The denouemont was also frivalous. One must realize that a child and his loser little buddies are not going to save the world. This sorry example of work can be summarized in a mere 5 pages. This book isn't the least bit feasible and I find Orson Scott Card to be a piece of science fiction in himself. I can go on and on but to be honest just reviewing Orson's work is bumming me out by itself.
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Summary: Powerful and Compelling, Card Never Ceases to Amaze.
Review: Ender's Game was the very first Card novel I read. This one book introduced me to his powerful narrative and compelling storytelling abilities. I have never read science fiction which is more human than Card's. He shows no fear of deep and complex issues as he explores the possibilites and limitations of his characters. Since reading this book I have read as much of his material as I have had time for, and I yearn for more all the time. Card never ceases to amaze.
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