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Summary: One of the most brilliant stories ever told - for anyone
Review: Not just for fans of Sci-Fi, Card takes you into Ender's world and makes you a part of it, feeling his pain and sharing his triumph. Anyone who has ever been left out or picked on will find this a very enlightening read.Orson Scott Card is a true storyteller.
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Summary: Ender's Game is not just for kids
Review: When I read the reviews, I was surprised (delighted, even) to see how many kids (anyone under 18 is a kid; no insult intended) enjoyed this first book in Card's Ender series. Despite all the glowing reviews, I feel compelled to say that this book is not just about kids or for kids. This is a story about the very best and the very worst in us. Our children are often our best teachers, and this novel is proof positive of that. For the record, I am not a kid. I am also a Star Trek fan and a lover of "real" literature (since I know there are a number of SF detractors out there). Keep up the good writing and reading!
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Summary: The book was "as strong as a fart"
Review: The book Ender's Game was a fun and exciting book which kept me reading it without me thinking that it was a boring book. the book was a science fiction story about a young boy which is taken to a school specialized in training kids to grow up to be the best of commanders. At the end of the story he is the one that saves the world and becomes a hero. Overall I would recomend this book to any student which is reading for fun or to a teacher who is looking for an easy book to read with a class.
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Summary: This book rocks.
Review: I think that if you like any of these books in this kind of setting, sience fiction, you should read this book. It is about a wizz kid who gets promoted to a space station and becomes one of the best. The rest is up to you. READ IT!!
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Summary: Ender's game is 2 dimensional
Review: I understand this book is very popluar with the new crowd, but I think that compared to some of the books in the 50's such as Clarke's City and the Stars or Bester's Stars My Destination, this book is very 2 dimensional and hermetic, as would be a stage play. While the idea is interesting, the whole plot turns on a trick like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, eg: the "game" is a real "war". Whoopee, neat trick, penned for the Nintendo generation. I'll stay with Silverberg, Doc Smith, Asimov or George Stewart's Earth Abides. Ender's game is for the Reagan era offspring - light pap. Ender obviously is incapable of jaunting. Now if you excuse me, I'll jaunte to the Lesser Magellenic Cloud.
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Summary: Don't believe the hype
Review: My friends are all totally obsessed with this book, and after reading it I must say I was sorely disappointed. Sure, parts of it were engrossing, and the surprise ending was somewhat interesting, but as a whole it just isn't that appealling. With the exception of Valentine and one or two of Ender's friends, none of the characters are in any way likeable (including Ender). Don't lose heart though, the 3 sequels are FAR superior! (Xenocide is UNBELIEVABLY good). I suggest reading it simply so the sequels will make more sense
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Summary: People are missing the point of this book...
Review: I scrolled down fairly far, but never saw a review that satisfied my reasons for loving this book. Also, I think my review could help explain why some people don't enjoy this one. This book is not so much an exciting sci-fi story as it is a psychological thriller in a sci-fi setting. It starts out fairly typical, but as the story goes on and on, you see how Ender and others suffer in their unique situation, and in the end, it is the *characters* that stand out. And, by the way, no, almost no six year-olds are anywhere near this smart, but that's part of the point: all of Ender's intelligence is supposed to come out of him at this young age, and it's crippling him psychologically. So why didn't some people like it? Well, the set-up, in and of itself isn't very orginal at all. What's original is the way it is presented, and brilliance in showing the mental breakdown of Ender Wiggin. Those who do not care about this element so much as a gripping, twisting storyline will be greatly disappointed, and think that this book was just another typical book. Incidentally, if you don't like Orson Scott Card, that should be okay, since I have found I don't either for the most part. My findings have been that I like a few of his books (which I think are brilliant), and others are just weird, and difficult to follow. I only give this book a "9" because, as was said, the ending is kind of abrupt.
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Summary: Ender's Game is 1 in a million!
Review: I am a 17 year high school junior, and I had to read ENDER'S GAME for a project. I thought it was going to be "just another report"...but it turned out to be THE best book that I have ever read. O.S. Card really did a magnificent job of keeping me on my toes, just wondering what would happen next. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. In responce to those people who say it is "just a average book, at best", you are obveously too young to grasp the military views and mind games that are going on. Happy reading!
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Summary: a great book
Review: Ender's Game is a great book because Orson Scott Card makes the characters actually belivable. Also he makes Ender grow in so many ways. The story is belivable as well, he makes the world in witch the people live very simalar to our time.
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Summary: An average sci-fi book.
Review: Ender's Game is, at best, an avergae sci-fi book. I do not understand those people who say it is the best book they have ever read, and I also don't understand the people who say that it is pointless non-intellectual drivel. After all the hype, I was expecting something truly exceptional, but instead I found overused plots and cliches. The plot was in no way attached to the themes of the rest of the book, which focused on the characters. And the characters weren't much to focus a book on. Ender was the hero who never wanted to hurt anyone, but cruel and manipulative society made him. To make up for it, he shows the truth about the buggers and begins a new cult. The writing was hideous, which detracted from the story a lot. The subplot in which innocent, easily manipulated Val and evil Peter take over the world is ridiculous. This is not classic sci-fi. If you think it is, try "Dune's" thoughtful examination of the mesiah myth, "Hyperion's" thoughts on the definition of a truly supreme being, or "Childood's End's" vivid and strangely beautiful picture of humanity's future.
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