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korimiranda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
geauxsun's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
libraryloading_'s review against another edition
5.0
It was amazing! I loved this book and it’s crazy to believe that this all happened to children characters. It really drives into our limited perception of one view point and how that can be so manipulated by others. All the lies and how they so carefully named everything so that in the end both Ender and the reader are completely thrown away by the ending. Ender’s empathy and intelligence are beautifully combined. The ages always throw me off but it doesn’t make the emotions and experiences any less believable. All of this before they even reach 25 is amazing and so devastating at the same time. Truly is an amazing read!!
yorky_pud21's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
jaquep's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rclarkshs's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most incredible books I have read. Seeing Ender change and evolve as a character is incredible, as is the storyline itself.
vickiv84's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
peteregelund's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cocosreviews's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the first books I ever got to read from my dad’s library and boy oh BOY, I don’t even know where to start with this one. Ender's Game is a 1985 military SF novel written by Orson Scott Card, arguably (come argue with me on this) one of the best SF authors of all time. The story is about a young boy, Andrew Wiggin, who, in preparation for a third invasion on Earth by an alien species, is drafted to undergo military training. There, along with other children who were monitored from birth and decidedly “fit” to get into the Battle School, he learns strategy in the form of zero gravity war games. The end of this series provided the biggest plot twist I’ve ever read in my life. It was fuc*ed up and cruel, but absolutely perfect to properly explore the difficult and complex themes that were approached throughout the book. Not to get political, but I do think it’s especially relevant during these times, when war and conflict are so prevalent. It is a suggested reading for many military organizations, including the United States Marine Corps, and it won the Nebula and Hugo Awards in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. A must-read, and I loved every minute.