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Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card

4.2 AVERAGE

dark emotional
Plot or Character Driven: Character

"Kids in space" But the kids are not alright and I don't think I could read Ender's shadow (a retelling) and be alright
adventurous challenging funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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bc the authors mormon and im exmormon i know people who went to his class. turns out hes a prick. the book is ok tho

This book is pretty famous and is one of those 'what-a-twist' stories so for summary I will simply say that this is moralistic/ethical science fiction novel that has obviously had huge influence on a number of sci-fi archetypes relating to interstellar travel, aliens, computers, and many other aspects of the genre.

The story is great, though the influences it has had on popular art makes it seem a little too familiar, the movie (not the book) Starship Troopers owes royalties to Card for how much they poached. I enjoyed the book enough that I decided to read the entire cycle since Theresa had them all on hand.

interesting book. unique idea. reader quickly brought in, you understand the plot quickly and the setting. you understand the stakes and why Ender is doing what he is doing.

I found the ending a little predictable, but good none the less.

Easily a 6+ star book. Utterly brilliant, emotional, with the most daring plot twist I have ever experienced.
emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging dark tense 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
adventurous dark emotional 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: Complicated
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes