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Ender's Game
This is NOT Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Ender's Game (1985) is a science fiction novel by American author Orson Scott Card. The book originated as the novelette "Ender's Game," published in the August 1977 issue of Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Elaborating on characters and plot lines depicted in the novel, Card later wrote additional books to form the Ender's Game series. Card released an updated version of Ender's Game in 1991, changing some political facts to accurately reflect the times. Set in Earth's future, the novel presents an imperiled humankind who have barely survived two conflicts with the Formics (an insectoid alien race also known as the "Buggers"). In preparation for an anticipated third invasion, an international fleet maintains a school to find and train future fleet commanders. The world's most talented children, including the novel's protagonist Ender Wiggin, are taken at a very young age to a training center known as the Battle School. There, teachers train them in the arts of war through increasingly difficult games including ones undertaken in zero gravity in the Battle Room where Ender's tactical genius is revealed.
Ender's Game (1985) is a science fiction novel by American author Orson Scott Card. The book originated as the novelette "Ender's Game," published in the August 1977 issue of Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Elaborating on characters and plot lines depicted in the novel, Card later wrote additional books to form the Ender's Game series. Card released an updated version of Ender's Game in 1991, changing some political facts to accurately reflect the times. Set in Earth's future, the novel presents an imperiled humankind who have barely survived two conflicts with the Formics (an insectoid alien race also known as the "Buggers"). In preparation for an anticipated third invasion, an international fleet maintains a school to find and train future fleet commanders. The world's most talented children, including the novel's protagonist Ender Wiggin, are taken at a very young age to a training center known as the Battle School. There, teachers train them in the arts of war through increasingly difficult games including ones undertaken in zero gravity in the Battle Room where Ender's tactical genius is revealed.
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March 21, 2014
Ender's Game was probably one of the most creative and original books I've ever read. I was so engaged in the book that I would find myself reading it for more than three hours at a time. None of the parts that I read were very predictable either and that's what I loved about reading it. I kept reading the book without stopping because I didn't know what was going to happen. Another thing I also liked was all the detail the author gave for you to visualize everything but there was also a bad thing about that. The book has a lot of parts that mention null gravity so it was quite hard to imagine what the author was describing when he described how some rooms in buildings transition or when people did rebounds off of walls. I ended up creating my own visualization that made sense according to the story but also still made sense to me. I had to do this a lot to understand what was going on but it also tested my own creativity by finding out how to find a way to understand the story.
Ender's Game starts off with a boy named Andrew Wiggin. Andrew (Ender) lives in a world that is at war with an alien race called "The Buggers". Although The Buggers have not attacked for many years the humans spend time at a battle school where you get taught to fight buggers. But you can't join by yourself you only get picked out by certain people to join. The school puts you into a group with one leader who has experience in the school that teaches you different tactics and strategies to fight. They test you by putting you in battles against other teams in null gravity using guns that freeze any part of people's bodies that you shoot. Andrew gets recruited into this school after beating up someone who bullied him in school. But it wasn't just because he "beat" a bully, it was because of the way he did it. Andrew wanted to make sure that he wouldn't get bullied again so he made the bully suffer. He did this by first beating him in a fight but even after he won he still kicked him very strongly in multiple areas actually breaking his bones. The people in the Battle School kept it secret from Andrew but he had unintentionally killed the bully. That's where one of the plots of the story begin. Andrew has always feared his brother Peter because of his murderous and cruel behavior. At the Battle School all the boys are very hostile so Andrew constantly fears that he has become a killer from learning all these vicious attacks and living in such an unfriendly environment. Another reason that he feels this is because of a mind game in the school that uses parts of your memories and puts them into the game as puzzles to figure out. The game would always mess with his mind by making puzzles that are impossible to pass without killing anyone in your way. Sometimes they would be monsters that tried to play games with him so they wouldn't move out of the way forcing Andrew to kill them. He also realized the only reason that he was in this school was because he had to learn how to kill buggers. So the main plot of the story revolves around Andrew learning to fight while getting along with the other students and Andrew trying to avoid this life of fighting which he ultimately can't do.
Ender's Game starts off with a boy named Andrew Wiggin. Andrew (Ender) lives in a world that is at war with an alien race called "The Buggers". Although The Buggers have not attacked for many years the humans spend time at a battle school where you get taught to fight buggers. But you can't join by yourself you only get picked out by certain people to join. The school puts you into a group with one leader who has experience in the school that teaches you different tactics and strategies to fight. They test you by putting you in battles against other teams in null gravity using guns that freeze any part of people's bodies that you shoot. Andrew gets recruited into this school after beating up someone who bullied him in school. But it wasn't just because he "beat" a bully, it was because of the way he did it. Andrew wanted to make sure that he wouldn't get bullied again so he made the bully suffer. He did this by first beating him in a fight but even after he won he still kicked him very strongly in multiple areas actually breaking his bones. The people in the Battle School kept it secret from Andrew but he had unintentionally killed the bully. That's where one of the plots of the story begin. Andrew has always feared his brother Peter because of his murderous and cruel behavior. At the Battle School all the boys are very hostile so Andrew constantly fears that he has become a killer from learning all these vicious attacks and living in such an unfriendly environment. Another reason that he feels this is because of a mind game in the school that uses parts of your memories and puts them into the game as puzzles to figure out. The game would always mess with his mind by making puzzles that are impossible to pass without killing anyone in your way. Sometimes they would be monsters that tried to play games with him so they wouldn't move out of the way forcing Andrew to kill them. He also realized the only reason that he was in this school was because he had to learn how to kill buggers. So the main plot of the story revolves around Andrew learning to fight while getting along with the other students and Andrew trying to avoid this life of fighting which he ultimately can't do.
December 11, 2014
Originally posted on my blog.
Orson Scott Card’s, Ender’s Game, is a classic science fiction novel that I’m sure most have read. But I, being the uniquee, speeshul butterfly I am, read it just a few months ago. Just continue on with your day if you’ve already read this wonderful tale, unless of course you’re wondering about my opinion. If the row of hearts at the top of this review don’t say it, then I’ll just state it plainly: I loved this story. Regardless of Card’s opinions and politics, I must say he writes a masterful story.
The tale begins with the main character, six-year-old genius, Ender (Andrew) Wiggin. Ender lives in a world where, in the recent past, a group of insect-like aliens called the Formics (but typically referred to as the “Buggers”) invaded Earth. The Buggers are a hive-mind alien race and are extremely difficult to kill. Only through the strategic efforts of one man, Mazer Rackham, were the humans able to defeat the Buggers during the alien’s first onslaught. From that victory onward, in case of another attack, especially bright and special children are taken from their homes and placed in an International Fleet Academy to train as future soldiers and officers. Ender is one of those bright and special children. Despite his age, Ender is removed from his home, from Earth; he faces the trials of Battle School as one of the youngest there. At Battle School Ender aims to succeed, make friends and even faces enemies. The number of obstacles he greets are plenty, but despite the trouble he encounters, Ender strives to win against all odds.
Ender exerts all his effort into his training, but also has other positive attributes, mainly that he is an endearing character. There is something about Ender that captures the reader and makes them feel sympathetic toward him. There is no question that Ender is exceptional. He is not only brilliant, but he is the cleverest of the clever. Regardless, readers do not feel irritated by him and his achievements, because he is not snotty, rude or demeaning. Ender knows he is the best, the smartest, but he remains kind and caring. He knows how to manipulate people, but he does so only to improve his position at the Battle School, since his immediate station is the lowest on the totem pole due to his age. Some may feel bothered that it seems like Ender conquers all his handicaps and hardships, but he never does so without utmost effort. This effort is easily noted as one continues the novel. Due to it, Ender develops from a lonely, solitary boy to a strong, determined leader.
Ender’s Game is a captivating work due to Ender, but there are other positives to the novel. Card readily comments on moral predicaments throughout the story, adding a deeper layer to the work. Card’s main ethical issue is whether or not the ends justify the means… whether or not one must remain within the general ethical code if it means losing lives. (Strangely enough, this same inquiry is taking place in the present time in the U.S. because of the CIA report describing the torture tactics our CIA implemented on alleged terrorists… do the ends justify the means then?). Clearly, this dilemma is a contemporary contention. Ender’s Game has a stronger impact to the reader because of this ethical quandary.
Card’s moral concerns add to the novel, just like the exciting action interspersed throughout Ender’s Game. Reader’s cannot help but feel enthusiasm when Card describes the zero gravity battle room, a room on the Battle School Starship where squads of students battle against each other using weaponry and a healthy dose of strategy. In the Battle Room there is no gravity, which means there is no “up” and no “down.” As the leader of his own squad, Ender uses this fact and tells his squad that they will be moving on all three dimensional directions in the Battle Room. Card creates an interesting new obstacle for Ender to confront and conquer, much to the reader’s enjoyment.
The final reason why I relish this novel is the stunning, surprise ending. Some may anticipate it before they reach the conclusion, but I did not. It is a truly terrific, in-your-face denouement. For me, the ending makes the novel.
I will wrap up this review by saying that I did not mention any negatives about this book because there aren’t any. I enjoyed it immensely. Maybe it’s just the geeky, sci-fi/fantasy girl screaming inside of me, but I loved it. I give Ender’s Game an unabashed 5/5.
Orson Scott Card’s, Ender’s Game, is a classic science fiction novel that I’m sure most have read. But I, being the uniquee, speeshul butterfly I am, read it just a few months ago. Just continue on with your day if you’ve already read this wonderful tale, unless of course you’re wondering about my opinion. If the row of hearts at the top of this review don’t say it, then I’ll just state it plainly: I loved this story. Regardless of Card’s opinions and politics, I must say he writes a masterful story.
The tale begins with the main character, six-year-old genius, Ender (Andrew) Wiggin. Ender lives in a world where, in the recent past, a group of insect-like aliens called the Formics (but typically referred to as the “Buggers”) invaded Earth. The Buggers are a hive-mind alien race and are extremely difficult to kill. Only through the strategic efforts of one man, Mazer Rackham, were the humans able to defeat the Buggers during the alien’s first onslaught. From that victory onward, in case of another attack, especially bright and special children are taken from their homes and placed in an International Fleet Academy to train as future soldiers and officers. Ender is one of those bright and special children. Despite his age, Ender is removed from his home, from Earth; he faces the trials of Battle School as one of the youngest there. At Battle School Ender aims to succeed, make friends and even faces enemies. The number of obstacles he greets are plenty, but despite the trouble he encounters, Ender strives to win against all odds.
Ender exerts all his effort into his training, but also has other positive attributes, mainly that he is an endearing character. There is something about Ender that captures the reader and makes them feel sympathetic toward him. There is no question that Ender is exceptional. He is not only brilliant, but he is the cleverest of the clever. Regardless, readers do not feel irritated by him and his achievements, because he is not snotty, rude or demeaning. Ender knows he is the best, the smartest, but he remains kind and caring. He knows how to manipulate people, but he does so only to improve his position at the Battle School, since his immediate station is the lowest on the totem pole due to his age. Some may feel bothered that it seems like Ender conquers all his handicaps and hardships, but he never does so without utmost effort. This effort is easily noted as one continues the novel. Due to it, Ender develops from a lonely, solitary boy to a strong, determined leader.
Ender’s Game is a captivating work due to Ender, but there are other positives to the novel. Card readily comments on moral predicaments throughout the story, adding a deeper layer to the work. Card’s main ethical issue is whether or not the ends justify the means… whether or not one must remain within the general ethical code if it means losing lives. (Strangely enough, this same inquiry is taking place in the present time in the U.S. because of the CIA report describing the torture tactics our CIA implemented on alleged terrorists… do the ends justify the means then?). Clearly, this dilemma is a contemporary contention. Ender’s Game has a stronger impact to the reader because of this ethical quandary.
Card’s moral concerns add to the novel, just like the exciting action interspersed throughout Ender’s Game. Reader’s cannot help but feel enthusiasm when Card describes the zero gravity battle room, a room on the Battle School Starship where squads of students battle against each other using weaponry and a healthy dose of strategy. In the Battle Room there is no gravity, which means there is no “up” and no “down.” As the leader of his own squad, Ender uses this fact and tells his squad that they will be moving on all three dimensional directions in the Battle Room. Card creates an interesting new obstacle for Ender to confront and conquer, much to the reader’s enjoyment.
The final reason why I relish this novel is the stunning, surprise ending. Some may anticipate it before they reach the conclusion, but I did not. It is a truly terrific, in-your-face denouement. For me, the ending makes the novel.
I will wrap up this review by saying that I did not mention any negatives about this book because there aren’t any. I enjoyed it immensely. Maybe it’s just the geeky, sci-fi/fantasy girl screaming inside of me, but I loved it. I give Ender’s Game an unabashed 5/5.
March 2, 2011
I have such a love/hate affair with this series! This one was - and remains - abfab. Scifi just doesn't get better than this, and if OSC had never written another word, this book would have been enough by itself to grant him the status of Master.
I don't just hand out that kind of praise lightly. And in this case, the remaining books in the series really make me want to take it all back. They just aren't any good. In fact, they really weigh in on the sucky end of the scale. Oh, OSC still contructs sentences - and paragraphs - and chapters - and thus the entire book - so carefully and lovingly crafted that they may as well be set to music and turned into opera... but the plotlines just aren't there to support his skill as a wordsmith.
A friend suggests that the books may mirror some sort of inner schism for OSC, perhaps between who he truly is, and who his church and religious beliefs would have him be. Evidently he endured quite a bit of censure regarding the contents of this one...
I don't just hand out that kind of praise lightly. And in this case, the remaining books in the series really make me want to take it all back. They just aren't any good. In fact, they really weigh in on the sucky end of the scale. Oh, OSC still contructs sentences - and paragraphs - and chapters - and thus the entire book - so carefully and lovingly crafted that they may as well be set to music and turned into opera... but the plotlines just aren't there to support his skill as a wordsmith.
A friend suggests that the books may mirror some sort of inner schism for OSC, perhaps between who he truly is, and who his church and religious beliefs would have him be. Evidently he endured quite a bit of censure regarding the contents of this one...
July 10, 2014
It took me a while to pinpoint why I was disappointed with this book when it hit me: it reads like watching two children playing Chess.
Most of the rave reviews I've encountered are from people who read it early in life (5th grade and earlier) and it's understandable! At that age there isn't much written for kids that treats them like they're allowed to think like adults; this book empowers them to do just that.
Reading it as an adult, however, is a very disappointing experience. The surprise ending was predictable from early on, the characters are two-dimensional at best, the text is really dry, and the B-Plot feels shoehorned in to fill up pages (the characters wind up doing things that don't seem to affect the story at all).
To summarize:
•If you're young this is a good read
•If you're an adult expect to be disappointed
Most of the rave reviews I've encountered are from people who read it early in life (5th grade and earlier) and it's understandable! At that age there isn't much written for kids that treats them like they're allowed to think like adults; this book empowers them to do just that.
Reading it as an adult, however, is a very disappointing experience. The surprise ending was predictable from early on, the characters are two-dimensional at best, the text is really dry, and the B-Plot feels shoehorned in to fill up pages (the characters wind up doing things that don't seem to affect the story at all).
To summarize:
•If you're young this is a good read
•If you're an adult expect to be disappointed
May 25, 2014
Its 2080 here and there was alien who tries to attack the earth 50 years ago. And now they are grow children who are smart enough to defend the earth when the alien comes to earth again. Ender was one of them. Actually ender was top of them. So the defense general takes Ender to his office and trained him as a warrior who fights with their brains. And the alien was approaching but ender kill all of them but Ender know that alien wants to end the war so they came to talk but he killed all the aliens and he felt self-reproach. So he promises to alien that he will find a planet for alien.
March 7, 2014
The start of this book is kind of confusing but does a great job at keeping you interested throughout the story. I love the fact that the main character is just a young, confused boy that doesn't even realize how important he is to humanity. Your able to connect to him easily and join his journey becoming a leader and finding out why he is so important. This is a great story and I think it's a good read for anyone.
April 21, 2014
3.5
The ending and the end of the 'game' was done spectacularly, but some of the pacing felt rushed and I wish I knew more about how Ender was 'requisitioned'. However, that's probably just a difference in writing style between modern mainstream books and older sci-fi novels.
Still great, definitely reading the sequels.
The ending and the end of the 'game' was done spectacularly, but some of the pacing felt rushed and I wish I knew more about how Ender was 'requisitioned'. However, that's probably just a difference in writing style between modern mainstream books and older sci-fi novels.
Still great, definitely reading the sequels.
April 12, 2014
Love the book, currently reading the whole series.
it's a scifi mixed with philosophical thinking about war and how humans behave during that time.
how our survival instincts blind us.
highly recommended!
it's a scifi mixed with philosophical thinking about war and how humans behave during that time.
how our survival instincts blind us.
highly recommended!
October 26, 2013
Quick and fun read, can't wait for the movie!
September 11, 2015
A must read book ..... this book proofs that wisdom and reason determination is far beyond age-limitation.
November 20, 2019
I think I was the wrong age to read this book. Two other family members recommended it, they had read it and absolutely loved it. When I read it, I absolutely loathed it. I just finished it to say I did. I don't know what was wrong with me, it just didn't click for some reason.
January 8, 2020
it was funny
September 4, 2014
The theme of Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card is that commitment and determination is required to make it as far as Ender did and be the great hero of his age! This particular book is a futuristic fantasy. It mostly takes place in deep space. If I would have to guess the year this book took place, I would say that it was based in the year of 3200’s. The protagonist of this book is Ender. He is six years old. The narrator of this book is the author. The positive to this is that you can get an over all perspective of what is happening around Ender. The downside to this is that we can not get into Ender’s head, and see what he thinks about all this. The plot to this story is very interesting. Six year old Ender Wiggin is a “Third”. The law only allows two children per parent but Ender’s parents had another child… Ender. He is taken into battle school because the government army thinks he has talent. He trains with many different armies… and then finally commands his own. He later graduates battle school and moves onto Command school where he studies to be a commander but then… there’s a plot twist. Read Ender’s game to find out the truth.
I thought that Ender’s Game was a very good book. I really enjoyed it because Ender was such a great character. He always had a purpose of what he did. He was very humble, but when need be he could take charge easily. He IS determined to be the best and do what it takes to be a commander. His last trait is that he is a great fighter, but a better friend. He always stayed loyal to his friends which is very important. I think that the big picture in this book is that difficulties may come but you must oversee them, and proceed for the greater good. One example in this book is when Ender is transferred to salamander army. Their commander immediately dislikes him and tells ender to wait in the corner during the wars. Ender does not like this so during his free time Ender practices with the only girl in his army so he can learn. His army leader does not like this but ender says he can only control the way Ender does battles but not his free time. The leader, Bonzo is disgusted and slaps him and then trades him to a different army. I thought one of the strengths to this book was the description. The way the author described every location Ender was at the battle school was so in depth and you could really create a great mental picture of the scene. One of the flaws I think was that the author did not write from Ender’s point of view, because Ender’s point of view would allow the reader to get inside Ender’s head and really understand his situation. I would definitely recommend this to any of my friends or family.
I thought that Ender’s Game was a very good book. I really enjoyed it because Ender was such a great character. He always had a purpose of what he did. He was very humble, but when need be he could take charge easily. He IS determined to be the best and do what it takes to be a commander. His last trait is that he is a great fighter, but a better friend. He always stayed loyal to his friends which is very important. I think that the big picture in this book is that difficulties may come but you must oversee them, and proceed for the greater good. One example in this book is when Ender is transferred to salamander army. Their commander immediately dislikes him and tells ender to wait in the corner during the wars. Ender does not like this so during his free time Ender practices with the only girl in his army so he can learn. His army leader does not like this but ender says he can only control the way Ender does battles but not his free time. The leader, Bonzo is disgusted and slaps him and then trades him to a different army. I thought one of the strengths to this book was the description. The way the author described every location Ender was at the battle school was so in depth and you could really create a great mental picture of the scene. One of the flaws I think was that the author did not write from Ender’s point of view, because Ender’s point of view would allow the reader to get inside Ender’s head and really understand his situation. I would definitely recommend this to any of my friends or family.
September 11, 2014
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card is an intense science fiction book that leaves you flipping pages madly, trying to get to the end as fast as possible. The main character, Ender Wiggins is sent to Battle School to train the fight the buggers. Buggers are bug-like aliens that have attacked Earth twice. Officials believe that Ender is the only boy bright enough to destroy the buggers once and for all. He has laser-like deductive reasoning and excels in his performances in the games of the school. His new tactics leave the other teams baffled while Ender wins almost instantly. He is then sent to Command School to be further trained. He is brilliant, but will all this be enough to face the final, terribly twisted battle?
This book had me jumping off the seat, and I couldn’t put it down. The whole process was complicated, and it was very fast paced, which I liked. I could almost hear Ender’s thoughts as my own; it was very descriptively written. There were many things going on at once, many problems that Ender was facing. He didn’t want to become as merciless as his brother, he had to deal with being isolated because of his “talents”, while having to face the huge war that would end it all. He is as vicious as his brother, who is a jackal at heart, and as empathetic as his sister, who can control anyone by understanding what they’re thinking. My favorite character in the book would be his sister, who is understanding and helpful, all the while being as sharp as a knife and very clever. She was always there for Ender even if the school wouldn’t allow them to communicate. I could relate to Ender when he was feeling alone at Battle School as the youngest kid to be promoted to Commander. I feel like that a lot when I’m new somewhere, that everyone else knows each other but me.
Even though I don’t usually read science fiction, I really enjoyed this book and recommend this for readers over eight years old, as there were a lot of emotional, complicated parts to this book and blood. Anyone who likes The Hunger Games trilogy might like this, since this is very violent and intense.
March 16, 2015
Ender’s Game, written by Orson Scott Card, is a brilliant book setting a tone to discriminate and segregate a genius. Due to the fact that aliens attacked Earth, which nearly made humans faced the threat of distinction, humans must prepare its own military strength in order to prevent further invasion. In search of military strength, humans have found a genius named Ender Wiggin as a future military leader to protect the humans. However, Ender’s training within the military was not smooth. Facing jealousy of human beings, as others desired his extreme talent, he faced numerous struggles to become a leader.
Distinctive talents are always discriminated, as many other books such as The Crucible have relate this theme with the Ender’s Game. Due to the fact that Ender was a genius in battle, he was constantly changed into different teams even if her were the hero of the battle. On the other hand, this relates to the Crucible as John Proctor was executed due to his difference in the society. In contrary, the difference between The Crucible and Ender’s Game is that every few generations, “the society gives birth to genius. The one who invents the wheel. And light. And flight. The one who builds a city, a nation, an empire,” (Card 35). While in the Crucible, the protagonist dies, in Ender’s Game, the genius survives. Although the author might portray a lot of successes for Ender in his story, he mainly focused on his struggles to instinctively state that, “in order to become a genius, the route is harsher.” I highly recommend anyone to read this book especially for those who wants to become influential. It shows highly regarded insights in third person point of view writing about a genius to prove to others that he is the real genius.
Distinctive talents are always discriminated, as many other books such as The Crucible have relate this theme with the Ender’s Game. Due to the fact that Ender was a genius in battle, he was constantly changed into different teams even if her were the hero of the battle. On the other hand, this relates to the Crucible as John Proctor was executed due to his difference in the society. In contrary, the difference between The Crucible and Ender’s Game is that every few generations, “the society gives birth to genius. The one who invents the wheel. And light. And flight. The one who builds a city, a nation, an empire,” (Card 35). While in the Crucible, the protagonist dies, in Ender’s Game, the genius survives. Although the author might portray a lot of successes for Ender in his story, he mainly focused on his struggles to instinctively state that, “in order to become a genius, the route is harsher.” I highly recommend anyone to read this book especially for those who wants to become influential. It shows highly regarded insights in third person point of view writing about a genius to prove to others that he is the real genius.
May 25, 2014
I like this book and it is about the battles in the space. Ender Wiggin is the boy who is extremely good in strategies. When the Minister of National Defense sees Ender playing games, he wants Ender be in the battle school in the space station and brings him. First, Ender goes yellow team which is low rank team. However, he moves to the first rank team called ‘the Salamanders’. Then he does great job in the battle with other team so the Minister of National Defense allows him to control his own army called ‘the Dragons’. There is a battle with the Salamanders and the Dragons. Because of the Dragons’ good strategies, the Salamanders couldnt defeat the Dragons. After the battle, the Minister of National Defense let Ender do the commander of the space army. Then the Minister of National Defense tricks Ender to fight against the Aliens in the other planet and defeat the Aliens. When Ender knows that he exterminated the entire species, he got angry. Later, he promises with the queen of the Alien that he will provide new home. This book taught me every living things are important even they are not beneficial to us.
April 29, 2014
I'm usually skeptical of stories that star children as the main protagonist. I particularly disliked how the Harry Potter made Harry played upon all the old tropes of child heroes (orphaned, mean stepparents, talks to animals, etc) and portrayed him as superior by birth. By contrast, Orson Scott Card gets it mostly right with Ender Wiggins in Ender's Game. Ender is brilliant - a bit too much so for my taste - but he's also a child and emotionally frail. The real story isn't how Ender defeats the bad guys, but rather how Ender deals with the rigors of training and engaging in battle. The only part of the story I thought went to far is the subplot with Ender's siblings, Peter and Valentine, who plot to take over the world. It's a bit silly seeing two kids writing brilliant political op-eds and it actually doesn't have a whole lot to do with the main story of Ender in Battle School. Other than that, a recommended read for sic-fi fans.
August 30, 2014
People have been trying to get me to read this book forever. Ender is in a training program to build leaders to fight an alien attack of earth. It was creatively written and had many original concepts. I liked the exploration of good/bad parts of ourselves. It made me contemplate war and our society and the meaning of childhood. I found myself thinking about it long after the book was over and I would definitely re-read it (or see the movie).
However, I'm not a huge face of scifi and I didn't like all the descriptions of the battles.
However, I'm not a huge face of scifi and I didn't like all the descriptions of the battles.
March 15, 2014
If you like bullying, homophobia, and child abuse set in some weird ridiculous setting then this is the book for you. On the bright side, it is an easy read and you will get through it quickly. As an aside, I would stay away from the movie, as well. The book is much better than the film, which is saying something.
March 24, 2014
This book is on my list of top surprise good reads. I picked this up because they had a movie made about it and for me that meant it must be something to notice. The movie was not my usual kind of likes but it made me curious about the book. The book was well written, detail abundant, and overall a story that I enjoyed.
May 12, 2014
This was my second reading of this book. I absolutely love everything about this book. It's a must-read, and not really YA as I think some people categorize it.
The movie captures a tiny bit of battle school, and the final "punchline" of the plot, but doesn't come even close to exploring the depths of Ender's experience.
The movie captures a tiny bit of battle school, and the final "punchline" of the plot, but doesn't come even close to exploring the depths of Ender's experience.
July 4, 2014
Fantastic and extremely well written. Presents a world in which you have to wonder, how far are you willing to go to survive? how much is enough force? and how can we understand other beings that are just fundamentally different than us?
A page turner on Ender's chapters even though his sibling's are mere useless boring unrealistic ramblings.
A page turner on Ender's chapters even though his sibling's are mere useless boring unrealistic ramblings.
May 30, 2016
My attempt to get myself into science fiction reading failed. The book is a great source for a Hollywood movie where the plot is pretty straightforward and excavating towards an expected denouement, the roles are one-two dimensional and there is a philosophical bid at the end. Could be a great read for a kid how dreams to be along with adults.
January 10, 2015
Number 12
Ender, although young, is a rather remarkable character in this series. The series really makes the reader question the natures of humanity and how narrow-minded some people can be. It also teaches the intensity of action's consequences, allowing the reader to learn not to jump into situations directly.I loved this book because of its political and social seriousness.
Ender, although young, is a rather remarkable character in this series. The series really makes the reader question the natures of humanity and how narrow-minded some people can be. It also teaches the intensity of action's consequences, allowing the reader to learn not to jump into situations directly.I loved this book because of its political and social seriousness.
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August 21, 2014The enders game was a very interesting book because of how their is a young guy who is a genius. I liked the setting of this book being in space. That made it more interesting and as the story progressed, I would get more into the book
November 24, 2014
An intriguing story but ultimately science fiction just ain't my thing. Particularly the ending which got all too science-fictiony for my liking. And I certainly wasn't gobsmacked by the twist. But probably because I hadn't invested myself fully in the story. So I take responsibility for that!
December 18, 2014
This book was simply amazing. It allowed me to feel what Ender was feeling and allowed me to empathized with him. I understood why he felt what he felt. Ender's Game contained an exciting story in my opinion and it is a fine piece of work. I recommend it to anyone who is thinking about reading it.
March 20, 2014
This book was my favorite sci-fi novel in middle/high school. Gripping story, brilliantly written. Would recommend to anyone, even non sci-fi fans.
May 22, 2014
Need more
May 26, 2014
I was kinda meh on Ender's game. (By the way, the movie is a waste of time.) HOWEVER, I do recommend the sequel, Speaker of the Dead. I found it to be much more mature and original.
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