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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
This is a weak book for all of the reasons mentioned by other reviewers (unimaginitive story, flat characters, WASPy, etc.), but the problem that sticks out most to me is that this 400-page "novel" would have worked better as two (or three) 80- to 120-page novellas (perhaps still bound in a single volume of two "books"):
Breaking it up like that would have allowed each section of the story to work on its own, and give readers less expectation that this would hang together as a single coherent novel, which it really doesn't.
Spoiler
first, optionally, one through the departure from Eros; second, one through Ender establishing himself as governor of Shakespeare (resolving the conflict with Admiral Morgan); and third, through the resolution with Achilles/Arkadian.Breaking it up like that would have allowed each section of the story to work on its own, and give readers less expectation that this would hang together as a single coherent novel, which it really doesn't.
challenging
reflective
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
Narra la continuación de la historia relatada en El juegode Ender, y desarrolla la vida de los personajes en un mundo que enfrenta la pos guerra y la colonización del espacio. El gran estratega, continúa venciendo aún en tiempos de paz.
adventurous
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh, how happy am I that Orson Scott Card is in the world!
The best part of this book, I think, was how it explained how Peter became good, and the sacrifices that Ender's parents made to see that happen.
The best part of this book, I think, was how it explained how Peter became good, and the sacrifices that Ender's parents made to see that happen.
There were some good moments in this book, but I think the author that I loved who wrote Ender's Game doesn't exist anymore. It's almost like there's another author trying to fill in. Maybe it's time to put the Ender universe to rest, and I say this as a fan; Ender's Game is my very favorite book.
This was an excellent addition to the Ender series. I highly recommend it. It makes me want to go back and read more of the Ender story books.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Meh.
Is it an ok story? Yes. Was it entertaining? Yes. Does it continue the story of Ender? yes. Does it add substance to the mythos of Ender? EH. Did it need to be written and told? NO.
Follows the events of the first book and before The Speaker of the Dead. Tells about events that happened as Ender finds the hibernating hive queen and decides to take his trip to find her a home world.
They find the last of Bean's and Petra's son, who mistakenly thinks his father is Achilles. Other than that its just kind of just a filler novel.
If you really like the Ender Universe or the writing of Orson Scott Card then yeah you might want to read this. If you don't, well then stick to just reading Ender's Game, or Ender's Shadow. Those are by far the better novels.
Is it an ok story? Yes. Was it entertaining? Yes. Does it continue the story of Ender? yes. Does it add substance to the mythos of Ender? EH. Did it need to be written and told? NO.
Follows the events of the first book and before The Speaker of the Dead. Tells about events that happened as Ender finds the hibernating hive queen and decides to take his trip to find her a home world.
They find the last of Bean's and Petra's son, who mistakenly thinks his father is Achilles. Other than that its just kind of just a filler novel.
If you really like the Ender Universe or the writing of Orson Scott Card then yeah you might want to read this. If you don't, well then stick to just reading Ender's Game, or Ender's Shadow. Those are by far the better novels.
Let me put it this way: when I bought this book I was in the middle of another, so I stashed it in my bookshelf... at the end of all the other Ender books because I was unsure of whether or not it would truly belong in the series. After finishing and replacing, it went right between Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead, having earned its place.