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Summary: Stunningly Simple and Rewarding
Review: Ender's game does credit to the modern genre of science fiction. Beset with various super-sciences on all sides, it can in no way be considered a 'non-sci-fi' piece of sci-fi, such as 1984.But its characters and messages are so strong and vibrant that many who despise Science Fiction still find this book immenantly rewarding. We follow the life of Ender Wiggin, a young child destined for great things. In this strange other-world where the battles of the future are fought like video games by mere children, Ender excells. He is a military mastermind, a 'third' of a family of genius children. His potential for strategy, quick-thinking, and in the end, brutality, make him the perfect choice for a general of star-fleets of mass destruction. The viewpoint in this book is what sets it apart, I think. So carefully crafted is Card's universe that we truly believe we are privy to the thoughts of a young boy--but a young boy faced with extraordinary circumstances beyond most of our imaginations. I recommend this book as one of the great pieces of science fiction, and indeed, of writing in general.
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Summary: Possibly the best sci-fi novel EVER!
Review: Ender's Game is my favorite book in the world. It is perfect. I've read it four times. Each time I read it, I was so engrossed that I couldn't put it down! I'm even reading it again right now. The storyline is so well thought out and developed. It's not a surprise that Card has written several more books on the plot. If you enjoyed Space Cadet by Heinlein, then you will love this.
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Summary: Spectacular, and also sci-fi
Review: Ender's Game is one of the best books I have ever read, and I have not read very much science fiction. I can't recommend it highly enough. For details, see all of the reviews below...
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Summary: Good diversion
Review: I read this book in three days. It was an easy read, and the story was involving. The major complaint people seem to have is that they find the circumstances of young child geniuses acting this way unbelievable. If you're going to read this book, you ought to be able to enjoy the book and accept what the author gives you suspending your disbelief. Many people, including myself, will identify with the characters. Ender is a young genius, isolated, manipulated, and burdened with a destiny to save the human race. His discovery and management of his dark side, a major theme, I found to be less involving, and I think that is the fault more of the author. Overall, I would say the major flaws are that the book does get a little repetitive (ok, now he's playing a different game after game after game), Ender's "genius" strategies don't seem so spectacular, and the psychological development of the major characters is a little lacking. However, there are enough of the classic archetypal qualities - the mentor, the destiny, good vs evil, the rite of passage, the quest - that I can recommend it, especially to teenagers and children who want an involving science fiction story and who may not care so much or know so much about the good quality of the literary craft and manipulation of words. This book is long on plot, but short on heart or poetry.
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Summary: Ender's Game-the Best Damn Book
Review: This book takes place in the future, after the first invasion of an alien race commonly known as buggers. The next invasion is inevidable, and the world believes it to be soon. Time is running out, and a child prodigy known as Andrew "Ender" Wiggin may be the human race's last hope. The population on Earth has gotten so high that the International Fleet (the Earthwide government) has ordered that only two children may be brought into the world per family. Only by order, may a family have three children without being looked down upon. Peter was the eldest, a genius, but too cruel. Valentine was the second, a genius, but too mild. Then the governement asked the Wiggins to have another child, a Third. Ender was that child. It seemed he was the combination of both children. He was approved and they moved him to a special school where he would learn how to fight in Zero-G, and hopefully move up to Command School. The IF has high hopes and will work him thouroughly if not breaking him, or possibly killing him. This is by far the best book I've ever read, in the Science Fiction genre and others. If you read one book in your life, read this book. Lend it to your friends and family. It'll spread like the plague, except it'll be liked by all.
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Summary: This is the best book i've ever read!
Review: Ender's Game is a full 5. Infact i would give it a 10000000000 if i could! Ender's Game is about a boy named Ender Wiggin who gets taken to Battle School to train to become the commander of earth's fighting spaceship fleet to fight the buggers. He Later gets sent to Command school. In command school Ender gets taught by Mazor Rackhem the guy who won the first bugger wars. This book is wonderful in the catagories of Sci - fi and Fantasy! You should definentally read this book. Another thing is this book has a parallel and 3 sequels to it. They are also great books!
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Summary: The BEST book I ever read...
Review: Where to start... so far, I've found most people who read Ender's Game either hate it with a passion or love it with a passion. I've read over a thousand books in the sci-fi and fantasty genre (from authors old and new including Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke, Bova, Martin, Brooks, and MANY others) and E.G. stands above them all for me. Partially, the reason is I identify with the character of Ender so well, partially because Card has a way of showing us the true human nature of the characters in ways I can relate to as honest and real (perhaps that is why some readers hate it so much... the people in E.G. are REAL people with REAL faults and REAL motives, both bad and good, not a fake society that's perfect like people wish ours were). Card makes very believable portrayals of all the characters exhibitting the good and the bad in each and the struggles each goes through in being human in a very convincing way. Though sci-fi is the genre, as he himself says in the intro, the story is more about the characters, and sci-fi is just the medium in which it is told. The story is a tale of Life, the struggle to be accepted as who you really are, the challenges of responsibilities being thrust on you that you must shoulder even if you didnt ask for them, the choices you make to further those responsibilities you've accepted and the responsibilities and challenges of just being human. This book should be a must read for everyone. - Rob
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Summary: Mixed Emotions
Review: I have mixed reviews about this novel. Honestly I am not a huge science fiction reader but because I am taking a course in college taught by a proffessor who loves his sci-fi, I have begun to expand my readings and learn to appricate outer space and out of this world ideas. This book is an easy read that can easliy be read in a few sittings, what most college students need! While being a simply written book it is complicated in its look at the human condition. The choas this book has is a warning to all of us just how ruthless the human race can be. Cards novel describes everything in detail with the perfect combination of action and drama. You feel like your in battle school with this boys experencing everything that these genious boys and girls feel. What I seemed to enjoy about this book is the main character Ender who is unpredictable and extremmly complicated all at the same time. He's an intelligent child who believes he is playing a game and has no worries but is suprised in the last two chapters of the book. It follows his inner struggles along with the war of the game he is forced to play. As you read deeper you see that Ender is becoming a killer, what he fears most. Ender is talented, ruthless and senestive all at the same time. This is proved, at age eleven he commandes a fleet and destroyes the enemy along with himself. Why I am mixed about this book is because hes a believable character in some aspects of the plot then not believable in others. At the age of eight Ender was ejected from his unpleasnat life on earth where he was made fun of and sent to battle school where he leads a fleet to destroy the enemy. I guess it was hard to relate to a bunch of children who had the responsibilites and brains of an old man whose mission was to fight the bad guys. A typical story I think. If your a true fan of science fiction would I recommened this novel, if not then leave it to an assigned course reading.
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Summary: A Classic Must Read for SF Fans. A Great Read for Anyone.
Review: For anyone interested in Science Fiction there are certain "must read" books: The Foundation Trilogy; Dune; The Martian Chronicles; Stranger in a Strange Land -- you get the drift. Ender's Game is also on the list. So if you're new to the genre -- buy this book. If you're already a fan, but somehow missed this one -- stop reading reviews and buy the book; now. If you're not a Science Fiction fan, but enjoy good literature -- buy the book. It is purely and simply, a great read. Card creates a world and peoples it with characters worth caring about. He moves them through their challenges in a manner flowing from the characters, not his need for something to happen. The result is a masterpiece. I do not know a single person who has read this book who hasn't enjoyed it. P.S. After reading it, treat yourself to Ender's Shadow, in which the action overlaps Ender's Game's, but from the perspective of another character -- Bean. It's a real treat to look into Card's world from a different window.
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Summary: It's my favorite
Review: What can I say about Ender's Game? It's been my favorite book since I read it in jr. high. I've read a lot of great books since then, but none with the mix of action, intelligence, story, characters, and staying power (I've read it many times and still enjoy every bit) as this one. It's my favorite of OSC's work, as well. Even if you're not a science fiction fan this book will probably appeal to you. It is set in the future and has some of those typical elements, but the sci fi element is written so well and with so much style that even someone who's not a fan of the genre can appreciate the book. Highly recommended.
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