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thionite's review against another edition
fast-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
1.0
tintinintibet's review against another edition
3.0
Could be four stars but the whiff of Ayn Rand, Stephen King's IT, and the uncertain chronology with Starship Troopers knocks it down. There's also some Owen Meany and Charlotte's Web, which I'm neutral on. Quirky Cold War musings and literary effluvia unexpectedly somewhat compelling. Three stats = 'I liked it' and that's about right.
lordchampion666's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It is a very solid book, the descriptions of leadership and internal dialogue are very well done. I do not understand the overpouring of love for this story. It is at time repetetive and pivotal moments will get much less attention and description than less important ones. Additionally, the brief changes in perspective are jarring rather than additionally informative especially in the case of Bean. It is a good story, not a great one. Maybe the only book where I would recommend watching the movie over reading the book.
aft888's review against another edition
3.0
It's very much a space sci-fi book from the 70s. Lots of mystery, adventure, and moral relativism.
everedice's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bakerindale's review against another edition
4.25
Enders Game is a brilliant book. With the main protagonist being a child it gives a refreshing look into his psyche as well as the world around him
bettycoulter's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25