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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
First of all, YAYYYY! A new Ender book! I was really thrilled to find out about it. I've been reading the Bean books (Ender's Shadow, etc.) but those kinda lost me after a while (I kept reading them anyway). With this being a direct sequel to Ender's Game, I was really hoping that I would enjoy it.
The book is a very fast read, with an interesting story—one that we already know in its basic outline, but which we now get to see in its entirety. We get to see how the decisions were made, when we already know the outcomes. It's pretty interesting.
I think I missed Ender! He's a great character.
Three other things:
1) I loved the fact that because of all the relativistic time during space travel, this book could not only be a sequel to Ender's Game, but was also able to wrap up the loose plot threads from the end of the Ender's Shadow series, despite the fact that that series covers a much greater span of years. (Translation: the Shadow series takes place almost entirely during the 40 years of Ender's journey to the Shakespeare colony, but because of the way space travel works in this world, it only felt like two years to Ender.)
2) I've read a LOT of YA lately... and as I was reading this, it reminded me how fine the line can really be between YA and adult fiction. I really don't think there's any reason a teenager shouldn't read, understand and enjoy this book. Hmph.
3) Is it sad that I actually NOTICED the lack of typos and spelling errors? I've read so many books lately that are chock full of them, that it actually stood out to me NOT to see them.
Anyway... this isn't a very coherent review, but... I'm really glad I read this and I think it's a very positive addition to the series.
The book is a very fast read, with an interesting story—one that we already know in its basic outline, but which we now get to see in its entirety. We get to see how the decisions were made, when we already know the outcomes. It's pretty interesting.
I think I missed Ender! He's a great character.
Three other things:
1) I loved the fact that because of all the relativistic time during space travel, this book could not only be a sequel to Ender's Game, but was also able to wrap up the loose plot threads from the end of the Ender's Shadow series, despite the fact that that series covers a much greater span of years. (Translation: the Shadow series takes place almost entirely during the 40 years of Ender's journey to the Shakespeare colony, but because of the way space travel works in this world, it only felt like two years to Ender.)
2) I've read a LOT of YA lately... and as I was reading this, it reminded me how fine the line can really be between YA and adult fiction. I really don't think there's any reason a teenager shouldn't read, understand and enjoy this book. Hmph.
3) Is it sad that I actually NOTICED the lack of typos and spelling errors? I've read so many books lately that are chock full of them, that it actually stood out to me NOT to see them.
Anyway... this isn't a very coherent review, but... I'm really glad I read this and I think it's a very positive addition to the series.
It's not that I don't still enjoy reading stories about Ender, but isn't it a time to finally let the kid rest?
This is yet another installment in Ender saga, now continuing right where Ender's Game left off. While it is sort of a stand alone story, it expects one to have read Ender's Game and the whole Ender's Shadow series.
I still have the last two Shadow books on my to-read list, and there are some things whose details I didn't yet know. What I find curious is that Card himself starts to be confused about all the bits and pieces, and he is revising some of the older books to be in line with the newer ones. I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Still, I enjoyed somewhat.
This is yet another installment in Ender saga, now continuing right where Ender's Game left off. While it is sort of a stand alone story, it expects one to have read Ender's Game and the whole Ender's Shadow series.
I still have the last two Shadow books on my to-read list, and there are some things whose details I didn't yet know. What I find curious is that Card himself starts to be confused about all the bits and pieces, and he is revising some of the older books to be in line with the newer ones. I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Still, I enjoyed somewhat.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the book that was missing from the Ender Series. This tells the story of how Ender became the Speaker for the Dead.
I fell this book finally got back to the feel and story telling of the original 4 books. There is also an authors note at the end where Card addresses some of the contradictions between this story and chapter 15 of Enders Game. I loved his quote. Why should I be bound now by the mistakes I made years ago? Apparently, he wrote a new Chapter 15 of Enders Game to coincide with this story.
I love this series, even though the quality of many of the books are not the same as the original 4, but I love the universe Card has built.
I fell this book finally got back to the feel and story telling of the original 4 books. There is also an authors note at the end where Card addresses some of the contradictions between this story and chapter 15 of Enders Game. I loved his quote. Why should I be bound now by the mistakes I made years ago? Apparently, he wrote a new Chapter 15 of Enders Game to coincide with this story.
I love this series, even though the quality of many of the books are not the same as the original 4, but I love the universe Card has built.
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
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
challenging
slow-paced
This one was better than the middle ones. The story of Enders time after the war.
A good story set in the Ender universe that covers some details that happened after the end of the war. It was a good development story for Ender and Valentine. To me, it got a little preachy in spots, but overall a good read. Card's story telling is effortless to the reader and the story moves along at a good pace.