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Summary: A fine classic science fiction novel .
Review: Based on the 1977 novelette "Ender's Game," the Tor novel debuted in 1985. It was both a Nebula and Hugo Award winner, which shows that both fans and fellow science fiction writers thought this was a novel of distinction. I heartily agree, having originally read the novelette more than 25 years ago, the novel at least twice in the first year it was published, and having contemplated the social questions it raised many times in the intervening decades. Andrew "Ender" Wiggin thinks he is playing computer-simulated war games; he is, in fact, engaged in something far more desperate. Ender may be the military genius Earth desperately needs in a war against an alien enemy seeking to destroy all human life. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever-harsher training, to chip away and find the diamond inside, or destroy him utterly. Ender Wiggin is six years old when it begins. He will grow up fast. Since the original stories publication, our language and society has changed so dramatically, that it is good to see how well the original theme has held up. Unfortunately, the later books in the series (After 'Speaker for the Dead') did not have the verve and impact to keep my attention. The character "Ender" was distorted by time, age and experience - creating a less sympathetic being than the one portrayed in this far-future coming-of-age story. Please do read this novel in the context of the time it was written. Reagan was president of the US, the Soviet Union was still his "Evil Empire," rap and hip-hop had not filled every niche of society with swear words, personal computers were just making slight in-roads into society, and there was still a bit of innocence in the world. A fine novel - highly recommended.
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Summary: Mediocre Plot with Little Speculative Fiction
Review: Die hard SCI-FI fans are going to be disappointed with this book because it's not about science fiction or fantasy. It's about relationships and a comming of age. This could easily have been set in medieval times, in an orphanage, in present day, or any other time period or place you can think of.
The book is a good read, the same way that Harry Potter is a good read. Yes it is entertaining but does not scratch the surface to immerse you in the setting. For those of you who truly enjoy that sort of thing, I would recomend Dragon's Egg.
OSC is one of my favorite authors because he does use relationships in his stories, I was just disapointed with this because his jaunt into sci-fi made it so obvious that he really should stay on the fantasy side with his Alvin Maker series.
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Summary: Awesome, met all my expectations and more
Review: Ender's game is a book for all. The storyline is great. We start by seeing how a 6-year-old genius is able to logically analyze and figure out how to defeat his enemy (another 6 year old) who happens to be bullying him. He is then sent to outer space to train in military command so that one day he may lead earth's fleets to the defeat of its alien invador's, the Buggers. Although some say that Card's transitions from 1st to 3rd person are a bit awkward at times, I found that I had no problem making the transitions while reading. Card's language is easy to understand and the book proves to be a very fast read. I found myself many times marking a page to find that I continued reading and had to mark it once again. I also have to admit that I am not the most avid reader. I don't usually pick up books for fun. Still, I again must admit that I had very hard times putting down this book. The compelling storyline along with an incredible attention to technical details (like realizing the effects null gravity has on movement) makes the book a must-read. For example at one point Ender fights some boys in null gravity, yes geeks like me, there are null-gravity fights in this book, and changes his strategy to accommodate the differences in movement. I hate books in which the author spends pages describing the look on someones face, or the brilliance of the flower in front of the character. Card instead focuses on creating a storyline and focusing on it while still being able to make it easy to understand what is going on in the sorrounding area. Overall, Ender's game is a brilliant achievement of no only great storymaking but also plain entertainment. I recommend this book to anyone for a liking for science fiction.
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Summary: Finally, a book worth reading.
Review: Ender's Game takes place in a time after the world has been attacked by buggers (aliens) two times. As a result, the governments of the world stop fighting amongst each other and join together in the name of mankind. The governments of the world begin a search for the brilliant military leader that mankind needs. Several training schools are set up and the world leaders begin putting kids through the vigorous training. The government, after many years of searching, thinks that they have finally found the boy they need. This boy, named Ender, goes through the training necessary to become the leader mankind needs him to be. Card follows Ender through his physical and spiritual growth as the government tries to transform him into a military genius. This book is one of the few I have read and thoroughly enjoyed. The plot was magnificent and put together incredibly well. As I read this book, I felt like I was growing with Ender. I even had a good understanding of the other characters. Aside from the great plot and characters, I also learned the lessons that Card managed to teach through the book's themes. I learned that no matter what, you are never in complete control of your life. I also learned that peace is possible without war. I highly recommend this book, and I think that regular readers and non-readers alike can not only enjoy this book, but learn something from it. I give it five stars.
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Summary: OMG!
Review: enders game is the BEST sci-fi book there is... it is kid frindly and is... just.. amazing.. read haf the book in 1 day....
OMG
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Summary: good book
Review: For people who dont' give this book 5/5 satrs, what is worng with you? this is one of the best books i have ever read. This book is one of the best books my friends have ever read. This book is one of the best books anyone has ever read. if you haven't read this book, read it!
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Summary: The only Sci-Fi book in my All time Top 20
Review: Hands down - this book takes one of the most creative and insightful approaches to decision making that I have ever read and somewhow Card wraps a great sci-fi plot around it. The author exposes the inner thought process we as individuals in a society experience day to day in making simple decisions. Yet, Card surpasses expectations by creating an environment where childhood innocence is juxtaposed against the psychology of influence we exert on others in making the more challenging moral/ethical decisions required in times of survival.
Enders Game is one of those rare books I can read 4 or 5 times and still be excited to see what happens each time around. I've heard that various directors are considering turning the screenplay into a movie. I'd love to see it, but can't imagine it would ever be as good as the original book. BTW, Ender's Shadow is a great follow on read if you're intersted in the same story told from a different perspective.
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Summary: A wonderful read with genuine significance
Review: I hadn't read the gushing reviews of Ender's Game when I initially picked the book up. Rather, I had seen it advertised at the local cinema on one of those advertisements that are flashed before the feature starts. I picked it up on a whim, wrongly assuming that it would be a cheap and fast thrill ride. Despite some questionable promotion tactics, the book deserves a place on the shelf of any action-loving reader who also desires a careful examination of an extremely compelling case of coming-of-age, isolation, and resignation of the human condition to surprising circumstances and irresistible powers. Orson Scott Card convincingly delivers this case via Ender Wiggin, a genius child chosen and manipulated to become the saviour of a futuristic Earth from insectlike aliens. Even as Ender completes his military training at a dizzying rate, he grows to realize that not only is humanity's fate at stake, but so is his personal sanity, ethos, and connections to those he holds dear. The book's ideas about human condition could have been presented in a non-Sci-Fi setting, but the fact that it is lends itself well to the almost inhuman nature of Ender's tragic ordeal. Through Ender's interactions with the memorable cast of supporting characters, the reader can immediately connect with and address the universal emotions people undergo - from stress, fatigue and shame, to excellence, camraderie and unconditional love. I read this story in about a day; unfortunately some of the only recreational fiction I have enjoyed in about a year. I can truthfully say that I believe it was a good move to purchase this book. It is intensely moving, and while may not necessarily be life-changing for its readers, Ender's Game is great enough that it can be.
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Summary: Ender's Game
Review: I have just a read Ender's Game. I'm reading it in a summer school class and we are dicussing many ideas and we came up with the conclusion this book is AWESOME. I also am half way through Ender's Shadow and that one is great so far. Honestly i think I like Ender's Shadow a bit more then Ender's Game, but only slightly. Orson Scott Card is an excellent author. Ender's Game makes you feel like you're up in battle school with them. If you like Ender's Game I defiantly recommend Ender's Shadow. I think it's a good idea to pick which one you like better and go along with that series and then finish the other one. Hope you enjoy this wonderful series.
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Summary: pretty good
Review: I really enjoyed this book it was great. It had a lot of twist and turns. I recommend this book to anyone who likes sci-fi.
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