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Summary: Amazing and thought-provoking
Review: This is an amazing book. I couldn't put it down. The characters are complex and well-defined, and the way the world treats these genius children will really make you think. Ender is superhuman, but lovable and sympathetic. A must-read.
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Summary: Not just a war novel.
Review: Having read this book about a million times, I still find it hard to put down every time. The whole world that has been created and the way the author builds his scenarios is absolutely stunning. Several people I have spoken to have dismissed the book because it has a poor ending, they read the whole book expecting a big fight at the end, for anyone that hasn't read it be aware that the point is not the physical war it is the mental one. If you want a book with "shooting and killing", read F.N.G, if you want a psychological masterpiece read this.
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Summary: Superb, truly beyond words
Review: I was recommended this book by my father. Usually I am a strcit fantasy reader, rarely venturing into the somewhat "colder tone" of science fiction. However, I could not put it down after reading the first page and finished it in one day. Ender's Game, deals with children and the pysche. more than that, it deals with limitations; how far can you push a person; how far will a man go to get what he wants; and when does a child stop being a child? Ender's game deals with all these questions and more: how deep are the differences that seperate us? This book truly makes the reader think. Orson Scott Card is as much a genius, in his way, as the characters he has created. The book never drags and is never predictable. It's spontaneity makes the reader relate even more to Ender because we are kept almost as much in the dark as he is. Never have I read a book with a character so lovable as Ender. His non-existent childhood, the manipulation he is forced to be a pawn in, the fact that no one ever cuts him a break . . .all these things make the reader stand by him even more. Even if you are not a fan of science fiction, read this book. It is the story of men who must sacrifice a child for the sake of humanity and the child who surprises them all.
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Summary: One of my favorites
Review: When I read this book I really wasn't expecting much. But I read it in but a few days and loved it. It will always live in my heart. The main character, as well as the periferals, are so well written, they really touch your soul. I suggest this book to sci/fi readers and those who don't like sci/fi as well. One of the best fiction books out there, definatelygive this one a try! You won't regret it.
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Summary: Not JUST a Sci-Fi classic
Review: "Ender's Game" in the gripping story of an exceptional child. Those people who've been left "on the fringes" of the social elite will identify with Andrew, and those of us older will see kids we know in him. If you have or work with "above average" children, read this.
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Summary: Read like a movie
Review: I thought that this was one of the best books I have ever read. I was assigned this book for my English class and I thought the usual: "This book is going to be a drag!" But, when I started reading the first page, I found myself drawn into Andrew Wiggin's mind. I "watched" him conquer his fears, prove his worth, and live out his childhood. It was an intense feeling! If you like books that give vivid enough details to be able to watch the story play out in your mind, then this is definitely the book for you! I don't think I have read a book by any other author, where I was able to picture the events so thoroughly and accurately, then I do when I read Scott's novel.
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Summary: Beyond Science Fiction
Review: this book is not just a regular science fiction book. this book actually has some depth that i have not seen in any other type of science fiction book or movie. this book did not make the reader feel like a kid for reading it. the use of grammer in this book made the me feel that i wasnt reading a childrens book. i would really like to see this book series made into a movie someday
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Summary: It was an interesting read.
Review: I was new to sci-fi books when I picked up Ender's Game. It came highly recommended by friends who had also recommended books like the Rama series by Aurther C Clarke.Ender's Game was fair. The ending was unpredictable but also a big let down. I won't spoil it for you, but the entire book prepares you for this big battle with the aliens and never quite delivers.
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Summary: Holy Cow!
Review: Who would have thought.... The whole book is incredible. Card did a great thing when he wrote this one. The whole idea is amazing. I've read this book twice... When it first came out and again recently. Both times I thought it was great... Even when I knew what the ending was going to be. Kids fighting a war light years away vis instant communication and virtual reality. This is a must read! It's very fast!
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Summary: Deserves 10 stars!
Review: First of all, this was a great book. Excellent plot, well fleshed out characters, great situations. In short it had, as few books do, everything it would need to make itself great. Anyway, it takes place a few hundred years in the future after several devestating attacks on humanity have nearly destroyed our species. The remaining governments have taken to training young military geniuses in preporation for a third invasion. Six year old Ender Wiggin is one of those chosen. Having turned down his brother Peter, for being too violent, and his sister Valentine, for being too mild, they have at last found Ender, who they think could be the next Napolean. Taken from his home, his family, and everything he knows, he is brought to Battle School, and trained. And he thrives... Anyway, I won't give any more away for the benefit of those who haven't read it yet, but I urge that you do read it. This has to be one of the best science fiction novels ever, and if you have even a slight interest in that field this will be a favorite. One thing that did annoy me though was that at the beginning when Ender was talking to Graff, he asks if there are girls in Battle School too, and Graff says only a few because there are too many years of evolution against them! Oh yeah, this culture isn't "Sexist" or anything, it's just us that are at fault. Well, I'm sorry, but I find that offensive! Also, if they thought Peter was too violent to go to Battle School, (I mean really, they want warriors don't they?) then he must have been pretty bad, and if he was that bad, than why didn't they have him under observation and such, rather than letting him grow up with very do-able plans to take over the world by age twelve? It was obvious that he had the capabilities and the motivation to do it, and it was pretty obvious they knew that as well, so why didn't they do something about that? Oh well. Besides those things though, this book was probably one of the best I've ever read, and I'd recommend it to just about anyone.
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