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mrbear's review
3.0
Reread via audiobook in August 2020. Revised score down. Repetitive, lots of tell not show. Super genius characters who act like idiots. Etc.
jklingsporn's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mmoshier's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
authoraugust's review
4.0
Though I'm no fan of politics or the thriller genre in general, Card reels me in with his style and, of course, his grand cast of characters. I can think of no group of people I would rather follow around for a few hours than Bean, Petra, Peter, and Achilles, even if the latter is less than savory and the first three are as flawed as human beings can possibly be. That's the genius of Card, and the reason that a futuristic political thriller can be so downright entertaining and enthralling.
800slim's review against another edition
3.0
good but not spectacular entry in the "Ender's Game"-series
short plot description: set shortly after the events in "Ender's Game" we return to earth. Ender is sent into exile by his brother Peter, Ender's sister Valentine goes with him, the other Battle School children commanded by Ender return to their home countries. After the end of the war a power struggle for world dominance has broken out, the Battle School children are thought of as valuable resources to be won or destroyed and Peter Wiggin thinks he can finally realise his ambitions. But a figure from Bean's past resurfaces and has his own plans...
The events are told mostly from the perspective of Julian "Bean" Delphiki and Petra Arkanian.
My thoughts: more of the same, a good book but nothing really unexpected happens. A nice visit in the Ender Universe but nothing new here for anyone already familiar with the characters and Card's books.
My advice: if you are new to the "Ender"-series keep this one for later, without context not everything may make sense. Start with "Ender's Game" and if you like it continue with "Ender's Shadow" and then this book.
short plot description: set shortly after the events in "Ender's Game" we return to earth. Ender is sent into exile by his brother Peter, Ender's sister Valentine goes with him, the other Battle School children commanded by Ender return to their home countries. After the end of the war a power struggle for world dominance has broken out, the Battle School children are thought of as valuable resources to be won or destroyed and Peter Wiggin thinks he can finally realise his ambitions. But a figure from Bean's past resurfaces and has his own plans...
The events are told mostly from the perspective of Julian "Bean" Delphiki and Petra Arkanian.
My thoughts: more of the same, a good book but nothing really unexpected happens. A nice visit in the Ender Universe but nothing new here for anyone already familiar with the characters and Card's books.
My advice: if you are new to the "Ender"-series keep this one for later, without context not everything may make sense. Start with "Ender's Game" and if you like it continue with "Ender's Shadow" and then this book.
libcolleen's review
2.0
A decent suspense plot, but not as enthralling as Ender's Game or Ender's Shadow.
rainbyrd's review
4.25
Great story, loved getting back to more of the core cast of characters from Ender's game after reading the Ender's series.
burdybooks's review
5.0
Love it.
Especially this:
"Not human. But how could he think that? Of all the people Petra knew, who was more human than Bean?"
I love Bean and he is one adorable pocket-sized bit of tragedy and grace. <3
More complete review to come, once I stop reeling from this book.
Especially this:
"Not human. But how could he think that? Of all the people Petra knew, who was more human than Bean?"
I love Bean and he is one adorable pocket-sized bit of tragedy and grace. <3
More complete review to come, once I stop reeling from this book.
kamkanga's review
4.0
Great continuation of the Shadow Series. I like the ideas he's going with, and it makes total sense that earth would go to war after defeating their common enemy. I like the simplicity / complexity of the countries going to war.
artmajorese's review against another edition
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0