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Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
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Ender's Game

by Orson Scott Card

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This is the first book in the Ender series. It focuses on young prodigy Ender Wiggins who is groomed to become the saviour of the human race from infancy. It's a powerful story that's pretty hard to comment on as it means different things to different people. All I'll say is don't leave anything cooking before you pick it up because it's a very compelling read. You'll either love it or you'll hate it but either way you won't forget it. ( )
Finxy | Jul 7, 2009 | 1 vote
The earth is under attack from alien buggers and the child chosen to stop them is 6 year old Ender Wiggin. Recruited to the International Fleet, Ender spends the next five years in weightless simulated war games. He is smart, tough, and defeats those that hurt him, even though he does not want to hurt anyone. The one person he fears is his older brother Peter, who is cruel and ruthless. He is comforted by his older sister Valentine, and it is she that he misses the most while in space. As the buggers get closer to attack, Ender must fight the isolation and pressure of his role that he really hates.

Pros and Cons: This book has been sitting in my TBR list for years, and I don't know why I waited so long to read it. I really enjoyed this book and I am not that much into science fiction. Ender's character is well developed, and I enjoyed the plot. The ending was interesting, yet I was satisfied.

The only thing that I don't think I agree with, is that I have sometimes seen it as YA literature. While I agree that it is a great book for the "older side" of the YA spectrum, I don't think that it is appropriate for younger readers. In fact, my library had it in the adult fantasy/sci-fi section.

I am interested in the other books in the series. ( )
jayde1599 | Jul 5, 2009 | 1 vote
It started like a cliched young reader adventure novel, but grew to something much much more. The ending seemed a bit rushed to me, but still satisfying. Though I found the blatant setup for a sequel somewhat annoying. ( )
mohi | Jul 5, 2009 | 1 vote
Absolutely one of the finest books I have ever read. From page one to the end you have an attachment to the characters. They are your family, and you are watching them on stage as they move through life. Ender and Peter and Valentine and all the others become part of you. Closing the book at the end was like losing a sibling. ( )
teejer | Jun 26, 2009 | 1 vote
I was a pre-teen when I first read Ender's Game. It was interesting right from the start of the book. The concept of Battle School was very intriguing. As I read, I would imagine myself as a member of Ender's jeesh. Amazing story from start to finish. I almost cried at the end, it was so powerful. ( )
hardyr4 | Jun 18, 2009 |  
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For Geoffrey, who makes me remember how young and how old children can be
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"I've watched through his eyes, I've listened through his ears, and I tell you he's the one."
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Ender Wiggin is a very bright young boy with a powerful skill. One of a group of children bred to be military geniuses and save Earth from an inevitable attack by aliens, known here as "buggers," Ender becomes unbeatable in war games and seems poised to lead Earth to triumph over the buggers. Meanwhile, his brother and sister plot to wrest power from Ender. Twists, surprises and interesting characters elevate this novel into status as a bona fide page turner.

Amazon.com New York Times (ISBN 0812550706, Mass Market Paperback)

Intense is the word for Ender's Game. Aliens have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human species. To make sure humans win the next encounter, the world government has taken to breeding military geniuses -- and then training them in the arts of war... The early training, not surprisingly, takes the form of 'games'... Ender Wiggin is a genius among geniuses; he wins all the games... He is smart enough to know that time is running out. But is he smart enough to save the planet?

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:11 -0400)

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