Ender's Game

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Summary: A great book, and more than it seems on the surface
Review: For those who refuse to read Ender's Game and any of the other sequals because they hate Sci-Fi, I would like to say that this book is far more than that. It is the tale of human prejudice, ethics, power abuse, and morality. It is a tale of the triumph of the human spirit and is one of the most masterful books I have ever read. A true new classic.

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Summary: Genius described
Review: Finally a book that describes the inner workings of the mind of a genius: the loneliness thats inextricably linked to being smarter than anyone else. Should be made a compulsory read for anyone wanting to be admitted to Mensa.

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Summary: One of the best, I think.
Review: Superb... The book is realistic in this aspect; I thought it was great that prodigies like my friends and I(correct English, whatever you believe :)... I have a nitpicking teacher) are put in the spotlight. Many times I have found that people think "Oh, our school system is screwy, I guess our generation will be the last to be quickminded at all, our kids cannot be smart at all," but I know this is not true... back to how cool this book is. It was suggested to me by my friends. The local dino nut said that it was better than Raptor Red(speaking for him, I suggest you read it), his favorite book. He read it...I'm guessing 30 times(at least) in less than two years. Also, "Little Man Tate" is a fantastic movie. I also suggest you watch it.

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Summary: ; ) To the other people in the world...
Review: I've never met a person who seriously thinks Ender's Game deserves something other than a ten or a one. Everyone I've ever heard of reading the book either worships it like it's God (or at least liked it) or hated it like the devil. My personal opinion is that it's the best book on Earth (minus the "classics"). I won't bore you with another synopsis; if you're reading this at all, you have either one: read the book, or two: is going to read the book and have already read the synopsis. Lemme just tell you that it's a powerful book, love it or hate it. YOU MUST READ IT! (P.S. See the movie when it comes out.)

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Summary: INCREDIBLY IMAGINATIVE and DEEPLY TOUCHING
Review: The reason some people have given this book bad reviews is because they have entirely missed the point of the story. This outstanding novel is less about the plot than it is about Ender himself and what goes through his mind as he is forced to deal with seemingly insurmountable situations. I found the ability to see into Ender's mind fascinating and unbelievably moving. I experienced his pain, his desire not to let himself be beaten, and his frustration at having the weight of the world on his shoulders. The book is about a child who thinks like an adult but experiences the fears of a child. The plot is merely a basis to showcase a magnificently well-rounded character. Anyone who remembers their own childhood will care deeply about this exceptional young boy.

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Summary: One of Sci-fi's best!
Review: I'm 32. I read Ender's Game when I was in High School and forgot about it completely. Then I stumbled across it in a bookstore and read it again. I couldn't put it down and promptly returned to by anything else I could by Card. By this time, Xenocide, and the other sequels were available. Really a great story. Also check out Pastwatch. That one leaves you thinking. And if you like Ender, I would suggest Feintuch's "Hope" series. Midshipman's Hope is best, but they are all good.

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Summary: Why all the hyperbole?
Review: Ender's game is a very good book. It's not War and Peace for god's sake, but I don't think Card meant it to be. I've been checking out the reviews here, mostly 10's (a little much folks), a few 6's, and sporadic and vociferous 1's and 3's. jeeeez.... Anyone comparing Frank Herbert to Card should remember the cliche "apples to oranges", and remember that Herbert can be a bit of windbag at times(how many Dune books? 5? 6? puhleeze...). Those comparing him to Asimov should know that Card addmittedly, consciously apes Asimov at times. For those who say this is the best book they've ever read, great! But read more! You'll get over it. The last thing I'm going to say is to those who find the idea of a 6 year old thinking liking an adult absurd. Card never insinuated that all 6 year olds think this way, in fact his idea of having to breed such children tells you they do not. But to insist that no child of that age could have the genius of Ender, Valentine, or Peter is to ignore the phenomenon of prodigy, and that such children exist now (though most likely not to this extreme) and have in the past. Card does not write in the strict SciFi mode(god bless him!), check out the Tales of Alvin Maker sometime (unless you REALLY hate his Mormon subtexts, in which case I suggest you run screaming at the sight of them). In short, good book, good writer, overblown reactions.

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Summary: An excellent book!
Review: I finished reading this book a few days ago, and immediatly read the sequels. They're all great, although none of the others even come close to being as great as Ender's Game. This book is good for everyone, science-fiction fan or not, because it's more of a human book than anything else. It shows (finally!) that kids are not ignorant idiots. Part of what makes this novel so excellent is that it's written from a "gifted" child's point of view. Many books that I've read make kids out to be brainless, immature, and inferior. Children, gifted or not, have feelings just like everyone else. This novel finally proves it.

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Summary: blew my mind
Review: At the time I really should have read dutch stuff for school, instead I started reading Ender's game. It blew my mind. Every little aspect about the book is great. What else really IS there to say?

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Summary: GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT. DID I MENTION GREAT!
Review: THIS BOOK WAS THE BEST IV'E READ IN SOME TIME. IWOULD RECOMEND IT TO ANYONE AND I THINK I HAVE.END