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Summary: Amazing Book
Review: This book captures the human race at a very true angle. It shows human manipulation, and how we love power and superiorority. This book shows a simple rule of human nature, what we don't know or understand, we are afraid, and we destroy.
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Summary: One of the best books ever!
Review: Nowhere will you find a better book (possibly excluding the later books in the series). The character development andcomplexity of this novel are a wonderful change from the normal, run of the mill science-fiction novels. If you are a sci-fi fan, you will love this!
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: The best book I've ever read
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Summary: Finally, a book where you can't predict the ending!
Review: This book came highly recommended by several friends so after searching high and low for all four in the series, I dove into the first one head first. I was not disappointed. And the ending was completely unexpected. What's interesting with this novel, it would appeal to a non sci-fi fan as much as to a die hard sci-fi fan. The basis of the story is a study in human psychology more than anything else. Am looking forward to the remainder of the series.
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Summary: Wow! What a read.
Review: This is a very compelling book about a young boy who deals with his inner demons to serve other's purposes. This all happens in a Sci-Fi setting. Although most would argue that this book reside in the true Sci-Fi genre, I strongly disagree.I truly enjoyed this book and everyone in it's series. I read these books about 3 years ago but I remember Ender's Game being the most entertaining.
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Summary: Save Earth right now!
Review: Ender's Game is one of the most popular science fiction books of all time. Had it received enough media attention (or were it written today), it would have almost certainly garnered as much (or more!) hype as Harry Potter. Don't make the mistak, though! Ender's Game is not a children's book, despite the fact that most of its characters are children - the deeply questionable ethical discussions, the overall message and trimmings of the book may confuse children, or simply pass over their heads. An unprepared Earth has been target of a sudden, devastating attack by the mysterious alien Buggers, and to prevent it from happening twice, the command of Earth has been seized by the military. Thus, Earth is unified - for now. The military is examining and collecting especially bright children for advanced military training for important military positions. The training takes place at the top-secret Battle School - an enourmous orbiting complex. But Andrew Wiggin - Ender - is special. For some reason, the teachers single him out. He is grouped with inept platoons for the mock battles. Teachers try to goad him into falling over the brink, breaking down his moral values, his sense of pity and commiseration. In other words, they are making him into a perfect weapon - Earth's only hope for the final battle against its alien invaders. Why is Ender's Game so successful? Because Card created one of the most appealing central characters the world has ever seen: Ender is young (don't you want to re-experience childhood?), he is amazingly intelligent (don't you think of yourself as intelligent?), and the entire world is out to get him (self-explanatory). Never mind that the convoluted train-of-thought passages are often discussions of complex ethical dilemmas, and that the answers that Card achieves may surprise or shock you. Never mind the appaling lack of imagery, the low number of well-developed characters, cliche aliens, and some very questionable scientific premises. Ender's Game is all about your ability to associate with Ender. By the book's end you will be ready to die for him if needs be. The chapters increase the pace, bit by bit. The epilogue is truly stunning. It sets you up with royal hopes for the remainder of the books in the series. Alas, that path is strewn with disappointments :(
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Summary: Ender's Game
Review: If you have not read this book get out there and read it! It is more than a story about a terrible war. It is the growth of and incredible character and how he is shaped into humanitiy's tool. And, in doing this discovers himself, both the good and the bad. Ender is one of the best characters in literature. It is an incredible read written eloquently by Mr. Card. I reccomend this to everyone.
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Summary: Spell-binding work of a master!
Review: I don't normally read science fiction, but Orson Scott Card is a master. Even people who don't appreciate science fiction as a rule (like me), are thrilled with this one. It's a sci-fi classic that has won numerous awards. Although the setting is science fiction, the science fiction elements are more a backdrop for Card's exploration of the human condition. A suspenseful plot about kids and computer games, with an ironic twist at the end completes the package that has spellbound thousands of readers. Contemporary fiction doesn't get much better than this. Highly recommended!
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Summary: 5 star material - for its audience
Review: This book seems to draw young readers along like a spaceborne Harry Potter. Judging by the glowing reviews this is the best book these readers have come across in a long time. OSC has a great track record and has interesting views on sci-fi such as his thoughts on how religion can coexist with science fiction. That's beside the point here; this is a fine tale about a child growing up under the weight of leadership duties and decision making. OSC shows people and their problems are still the crux of future story telling and the future is not exclusively devoted to spaceships and aliens. The spare detail fit well, except in a few instances, and the main character's inner tormoils were apt. I was not riveted to the story as much as most readers (too far removed from adolescence, I suppose, and the idea of six year olds doing this is a stretch no matter how hopped their DNA is) though if I were their age I likely would have been. As for those who call this "the best book ever," keep reading - you'll find other stories just as good as this one.
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Summary: A book that draws you in and won't let go!
Review: This is one of the most powerful and riveting books I have ever come across. If you enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, fiction, mystery, or dramatic readings, then you will enjoy this book. Card employs so many different techniques and his book touches on so many levels it truly is amazing more people have not read it. Don't be put off by it's sci-fi nature. The book is so much more. While this book cvertainly is an excellent way to encourage children to pick up reading, they will be highly disapointed with the sequels to this book. This is the first of a series that goes into a deeper sense of moral dilemma and can only really begun to be appreciated by a young adult reader. However, if you are just looking for ane xciting sci-fi futuristic read involving real-world video games, then this is the book for you. If you are looking for a powerful series depicting the powerful feelings that any person has to deal with in this cold and cruel world and the choices that we make, and how they may seem good at 1 time may seem evil and unecessary at another time, then this is the series for you.
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