observer_1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hairtye's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mysticwarden's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully told story with great execution. I highly recommend it if you enjoy Sci-Fi. My only contention was some parts of the ending, but considering how well the rest of this book was written, I'll forgive the author.
rochelleisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
danie_joye_breit's review against another edition
3.0
It was a pleasant, easy ready. Not a favorite, but enjoyable.
thebookstrologist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
dllh's review against another edition
3.0
My wife and I tag-team read this to the kids in anticipation of the movie. I had never read Card before and doubt I'll read more, but I did enjoy this book in spite of some sluggishness here and there, a build-up to a pretty obvious climax, and kind of a weird ending.
kelz31's review against another edition
4.0
Unlike my normal MO, I took my time reading this book, about a chapter each night.
And I enjoyed it immensely. It started slow, but ended strong. It is an intricate and interesting read on a fictional humanity, and how far a person, especially one very young, can be pushed. I liked the character of Ender and how he compared to his brother and sister. I wish that the brother and sister's storyline had been a little more developed, because I was fascinated with it but it was barely mentioned.
Overall, I would recommend this to someone who likes a slow and steady read with some deep implications.
And I enjoyed it immensely. It started slow, but ended strong. It is an intricate and interesting read on a fictional humanity, and how far a person, especially one very young, can be pushed. I liked the character of Ender and how he compared to his brother and sister. I wish that the brother and sister's storyline had been a little more developed, because I was fascinated with it but it was barely mentioned.
Overall, I would recommend this to someone who likes a slow and steady read with some deep implications.
roroth's review against another edition
4.0
I was very leery about reading this because it was a 1980's sci-fi book which to me are normally super cheesy but after a friend raved about it I decided that it was worth a shot and I am glad I got it. It's such a good premise for a story and it is very good writing! I will definately recommend it to my friends!