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Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

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vickiv84's review against another edition

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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

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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

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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.