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Summary: If this is sci-fi, I'm the king of England!
Review: You would have to be a masochist to like this book. Chapter after chapter, all the main character does is try to drown himself in self-pitying drivel. 90% of the cast of characters are sadistic psychos, and the terrible "aliens" couldn't hurt a fly, much less conquer a planet. I mean really, you never get to see them in person, and insect-like hive creatures have great promise! I was expecting a book about a grown man who actually does more than get picked on, wallow in self-pity, and play video games! The book is more a view of "What Earth Could Be" ( horrible and judgemental, kinda like Earth today), and is more fiction ( fantasy) than science fiction, with a few starships and orbital space station throw in for good measure. The part about Ender's sister and brother taking over world via internet and public opinion is amusing, but unrealistic. I'm glad I took this doozy out of the library and finished it in a day, rather than buy this. I'm still going to try a few more of Card's book, but since this is the first of his books I read, I'm rather unsure. Live long and prosper, but for your own sake, don't read this book!
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Summary: The storyline was invigorating and the author spectacular
Review: As fans we greatly appreciate the opportunity to express gratitude for such talent as Orson Scott Card. However, I wish that some who choose to express their opinion here would leave the loving in peace instead of berating us for our choice in science fiction, namely you, Houston. If you feel the need to belittle people as a 'public' in a place where we come together to celebrate, you have shared more about your character than you intended. As for Ender's Game, keep the torch alive! There are still many avid fans who appreciate all of Ender's adventures and Card's brilliant story telling. This is a series that will make you an Orson Scott Card fan for life.
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Summary: By far, the best book I have ever read.
Review: I don't usually read science fiction, but my friend, knowing I was interested in psychology, recommended this book. I must say, reading it did more then satisfy my love of the workings of the human mind. Card covered the entire spectrum of human character from Ender's sweet and loving sister, Valentine, to his opposite, sadistic brother, Peter - then the combination of both, Ender himself. Ender is lovable, piteous, horrible, gentle, evil...a brilliant psychological study. The plot is quite intriguing...I couldn't put the book down. It's quite saddening when finally concluded - but not to worry! There are 3 follow-ups, just as good! Speaker for the Dead may even be better!
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Summary: This Book was Awesome and deserves 10 stars
Review: I thought that this book was a vvery good book and those who say that it was bland or for a younger audience are obviously not catching the themes of this book and did not read it very carefully.I thought that this book was very thought provoking. Personally I hope to God that the world never has a battle with... and tortures those... I don't want to spoil the book. I have read this book twice and I will read it a thousand times over. I have also read Speaker for the Dead , and am in the middle of reading Xenocide, I have not had a chance to read children of the mind yet though. Thanks for reading, John
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Summary: Science Fiction at its Best
Review: If my library could only have two SF books in it, those books would be Dune and Ender's Game. For those detractors who whine that "it's dumb that a kid could save the world", Ender DIDN'T save the world. Read the book again, dimwits! For those who whine that "children don't think like adults", Ender does not think like an adult! The aspects of his personality that make him a great commander come from his brilliance as a child. No adult could have done what Ender did. To me, this is why the subsequent Ender books fail to reach the same level of interest: Ender is far less interesting as an adult.
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Summary: The best book of it's genre I've read in a long time.
Review: I normally don't read Science Fiction. I normally don't read nonfiction. I normally read nothing but fantasy novels and books I'm required to for class. When I got 50 pages into this one, though, I knew I wouln't be able to put it down, and I knew I would love it. It didn't fail to live up to either of my expectations. I believe that anyone who enjoys intelligent reading will love this book, hands down.
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Summary: This book got me interested in reading.
Review: This book is the first novel I have ever read without being forced to. This book was so good I read it every second I could. From when I woke up till 4 in the morning. I would (and have)recommend this book and it's sequels to everyone.
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Summary: VERY BLAND!!!
Review: This was the first and last Orson Scott Card book that I will ever subject myself to read. The book was very bland and had a very mediocre style. One thing that bothered me about the book is the way Card told you the information; the information was very blunt and concise with no obvious meaning. Beyond that, the plot line was tawny and unfulfilling: NO BUILDUP, to much of the fighting sequence, and totally unrealistic strategy. The sub-plot was another problem. The sub-plot was totally flawed just as the plot was- the idea of Ender's brother and sister causing so much world wide controversy through the internet is beyond ridiculous. Basically to break this book down, this book should have remained as a short story. Don't bother reading this book if you are atleast 13; you should find more negatives than positives in this novel. If this is the highlite of your reading career or a life fulfilling novel than I would have a firm basis to assume that you have never read a good book in your life. If you are looking for that double fudge chocolate cake, look somewhere else, because all you will find is a spoonful of oatmeal.
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Summary: Lemme state the unarguable truth:
Review: No book can be any better than Ender's Game. Period
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Summary: If kids could command, this would be how...
Review: This book was of an anguished young boy who simply wanted to go home but was instead thrust into the role of the saving the world. Telling the story from Ender's point of view made the story very exciting. I read this book thinking I probably wouldn't like it but while the writing could have been better, I would taken in by the world Card had created. Personally, I thought the idea of having kids command was a great idea. It shows how desperate the world is since they don't have time to wait for the children to grow up or teach current generals to adopt a new worldview. But it's not a bad choice since children have adaptable and flexible minds, able to do things adult counterparts can not. But that's also the main complaint against it, saying kids couldn't do such a thing. People seem to miss vital points about them. These kids are geniuses. They're not your regular mill of kids. This is the future and maybe it's so harsh kids have to grow up young and forced military training can do a lot. Under certain conditions, of which I'm sure is present in a future of battlerooms and spaceships, I have no problem with kids talking and behaving responsibly like adults. You can't help feeling sorry for Ender cause while he's adult in mind, he's only a child in body and spirit. That should have been a blessing for him instead of a curse. You can't help but feel as if you're there as you read him try to handle what life has thrown at him. The plot and writing is quite good if you don't simply dismiss it by saying it's implausible. That's why it's called science fiction. I would have to agree the ending could have been better but rest of book makes up for it. This book was enjoyable and I hope Card's parallel work, Ender's Shadow is just as good.
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