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Summary: Wow.
Review: A friend recomended this book to me, and I went in skeptical. I came out the next day(!) amazed with what I had just been unable to put down. I went through it again, picked up some things I had missed, and I was hooked. I love this book, it's that simple. The rest of the series is OK, but this one is the best. For a younger audience, I suggest skipping the rest of the Ender Cycle and going into the Shadow Cycle (a.k.a. the Bean Cycle). If you like the Dune series, and I mean the whole thing, the rest of the Ender books are for you. Also, while this is considered a Military SciFi novel, I find myself wavering on that point. Hardcore MSF fans might not find this to be their thing. But, try it anyway, you might suprise yourself.
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Summary: A better than average sci-fi book
Review: Ender's Game was a fun read even with it's flaky story lines (training adolescents to save the world, kids vying for power by using the nets, etc.) The thing I don't understand is why so many people think it's the best sci-fi book ever written. Anybody every read Asimov? If you like sci-fi then you will enjoy this book, but I think you would be disappointed with Ender's Game if you don't like sci-fi.
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Summary: thrilling
Review: Ender's Game is a truly wonderful book. It was definitely a worthwhile and entertaining read that can be very thought provoking. Ender is a captivating character, who exemplifies the human sprit of determination and courage. He is so easy to relate to, that after a while he seems like a real person, someone you care about like a friend. Even though it is a sci-fi novel, typically non-science-fiction readers would not be turned off by it, because the science fiction element is only second the to the theme of humanity and the relationships between human beings and their emotions, which anyone can relate to. The story flows smoothly and keeps the reader entertained through the action packed descriptions of the "games" Ender plays at Battle School.
The book is not particularly difficult, but it is on the long side. Yet, it does not seem nearly as long as its actual 324 pages, and can be a quick read. The world Card creates is mesmerising, and you can not help but wonder what will be come of Ender in school, where he has made many enemies, and back on Earth, where his brother and sister are attempting to make influences on politics with fake identities. The ending was a major cliffhanger, that leaves you wanting to read the next book. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN ALIKE.
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Summary: superb in more ways than one
Review: I enjoyed very much Card's novel Ender's game, and I think the surprising thing about this book is the reality of the characters. Someone who has not read any of the Ender books would say, "child geniuses in the army and taking over the world is a little bit improbable", and most would agree. However, all the characters in this book are easy to relate to; who of us has not felt alone like Ender or afraid like Valentine? This is the real success of the story, along with the superb plotting, description and realism. Great job, Mr. Card.
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Summary: Does the Ender justify the means?
Review: I loved this book. It was so fast paced that I couldn't put it down. Ender's adolescence is covered in about 500pp. He's pretty well-drawn. True, his dialogue is very adult. But you sort of want it to be, because he's supposed to be the brightest of the brightest. Is there any other way for smart people to talk? Some of the trials Card puts him through don't sound that challenging (he's sort of the class nerd, deliberately manipulated into that position by the authorities), but he does conquer that computer program in the end which no one else has been able to. There's also some pretty nifty lit-theory for lit-theory types. At the time this book was published the idea that simulation was even better than the real thing was percolating. And I don't want to spoil the ending, but Card sort of says the same thing. (I don't know if he intended it though.) There's also a neat act of political correctness (which he will despise me for pointing out, but it's there), namely that the alien "buggers" turn out to be sympathetic in the end. Is Card saying sodomy can be acceptable if done right?My one complaint with this book is that it's not a stand-alone. It's actually part of a four volume set in a multivolume universe. There is nothing that a writer like Card cannot accomplish in one book of 500pp. that he can accomplish in a series of 2000pp. Please keep that in mind, Tor Books.
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Summary: great by a not so sci fi person
Review: I relaly enjoyed reading this book. it was one of the few books that got me back into reading during the summer. although it did contain elements of science fiction, if you are not a sci fi buff you will love the story and plot and especially the protagonist Ender.
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Summary: ENDER'S GAME
Review: Ender's Game is a great science-fiction read about a boy genius who is taken from his home in Greensboro, North Carolina to go to an orbiting battle school when he is five years old. That purpose is to train to become a military genius; so he can command a world army to attack a hostile alien race that is threatening to destroy the world. While at battle school, he faces great challenges such as bullies twice his size and being forced to play and command two games a day in a simulator that teaches hand-to-hand combat and developing mental war strategies.
Ender's Game is a great read for young adults who know and love science fiction. This is not the book for you if you don't have the patience to read longer sized books or can't stand violence, even to its lowest degree.
The elements in Ender's Game that make it such a good read are the battle school, flash suits, aliens, and all the other stuff kids would love to have in their video games.
During Ender's Game, Ender is pushed to his limits, but he must strive to be the best, because he is Earth's only chance. Is Ender enough to save the world?
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Summary: Ender's Game grabs you by the teeth and doesn't let go...
Review: Earth has been attacked by an alien force known as the "buggers" because they resemble a hybrid of humans and ants. They nearly destroyed us, now its time for us to retalliate, if only we had a commander... I am not an avid reader yet i loved reading Card's work. It snatches you and does not want to let go! Ender's Game is a thrill ride, loaded with action, action, and more action!! Not to mention amazing plot twists... This book is great for anyone, though i would caution parents in letting young children read it, due to the sparse crude language and intense fight scenes. Ender's Game flys by, it is a quick read and not necessarily a small book. Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down, i'm already planning on reading all of the books remaining in the series, i can't wait to get started.
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Summary: Ender's Game is an exciting and engaging novel
Review: I feel that Ender's Game is a wonderful novel. It is easy to read and hard to put down. I highly recomend this book to any one who enjoys Sci-Fi. This book is going to surprise you.
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Summary: Ender's Game
Review: Ender's Game is a wonderful book. It is a really easy read and so exciting that you won't want to put it down. Ender's character is taken from his home at age six and is constantly being manipulated by his commanders at battle school so he'll save the world from the buggers. They try to make him feel okay about hurting others so he can help them. He is able to win all of his "simulated battles" because he uses strategy and can understand his enemy. The more he learns about the enemy he questions whether or not they are that bad. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. The ending will shock you!
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