Ender's Game

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Summary: Would recommend for young readers only
Review: I didn't hate this book, but I have to say that I would have enjoyed it a lot more when I was about 10-12 years old. If you read at that level (test: do you like Piers Anthony?) then you might enjoy this book. Adults should look elsewhere.

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Summary: Something Special
Review: A book like this comes along only a few times in one's life. This book explores both what it is to be a "gifted" child and the stresses that can build upon such children whether or not they are trying to save the world. It is also a great exploration of the nature of the mind during a stressful situation, and what happens to being pushed beyond our limits, by forces we cannot control. I'm sure my review doesn't make much sense, so READ THIS BOOK. See for yourself.

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Summary: Psychologically Terrifying!
Review: Orson brings out the side of us that we keep hidden. The terror of it brings to those who empathize with him and those who are horrified is unmatched and unchallenged. One can only feel sorry and respect Ender for being a killer. He lives you with a sense of regret that the book ended, and leaves you wanting so much more.

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Summary: 86% of reviews have a 5 star rating
Review: How about some statistics ? Of the 776 reviews on this site as of this writing, 669 of them (86%) are 5 stars. The string "best book" can be found 185 times. "ever read" : 186 times. "favorite" : 58 times. "masterpiece" : 23 times. "compelling" : 22 times. "buy this book" : 13 times. What else is there to say ?

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Summary: Wow
Review: This book was undoubtedly one of the best sci-fi books I have ever read (and i've read a lot). I don't see how anyone could not like it. The whole plot and substance of the story is so surreal that it makes it all seem truly real. if you don't read it, you'll be sorry!

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Summary: The best book I've ever read.
Review: This book is, in my humble opinion, the best book ever written. It is captivating. Read it. If you're not sure, if you can't decide to buy it, get it from the library, read it, then buy it and read it again.

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Summary: I wouldn't have written this but...
Review: I just read [e-mail] review and I can't stop laughing. BattleField Earth is a deep book? Deeper then Ender's Game? are you mad? To summerise the message of Battlefield: Earth: ' knowing anything about your subject matter isn't necessary, and no one can win against the all-good hero'

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Summary: One of the greatest SF books written so far.
Review: It's simply a wonderfull book. Well planed, well written. I would give it more then 5 stars i I could.

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Summary: Incredible tale, independent of the genre that confines it.
Review: Ender's Game is an amazing story, unfolding in a way that only Card can concieve. Remarks that the writing is too direct or lacking elements of magical realism are misleading. The direct nature of Card's writing forces the reader to dive into the plot as Ender does, without the comfort of an observer. In being secluded with the main character, the situation becomes more real, and style presents itself in the progression of the tale. The story is tremendous in its relation to human nature and frightening in its logic. The actions taken against the mysterious alien race threatening humanity are hardly far-fetched and entirely predictable in a real-life situation. Further evidence of Card's ingenuity can be found in the excellent sequel "Speaker for the Dead", another example of the his exceptional talent, which I find better than "Ender's Game" in several respects.

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Summary: This book is so true to how kids really act with each other.
Review: I was a kid myself, not that long ago. The pure brutality involved is absolutely true. From first grade all the way through high school, most kids spend the majority of their time making life hell for other kids. I know, I'm still in high school, and that is definitely true, even of me. Ender's Game would probably mean even more to somebody who had attended military school, though even that is probably not close to the viciousness that is taught at Battle School. This should be required reading somewhere. The only thing that didn't ring true was the language, cause I can tell you that until you leave college most people talk like Dock workers. F this and CS that. There's enough of that at my high school for a Tarantino movie. Still one of the best novels of all time. Read it.