324 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765342294
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Starscape
Publication date: 15 January 1985
Description
In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his sadisti...
Community Reviews Summary of 42,212 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
tense 49%
emotional 34%
reflective 27%
challenging 26%
mysterious 23%
sad 17%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 27% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Child abuse, BullyingModerate
Genocide, Child death, DeathMinor
Sexism, Racial slurs324 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765342294
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Starscape
Publication date: 15 January 1985
Description
In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his sadisti...
Community Reviews Summary of 42,212 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
tense 49%
emotional 34%
reflective 27%
challenging 26%
mysterious 23%
sad 17%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 27% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Child abuse, BullyingModerate
Genocide, Child death, DeathMinor
Sexism, Racial slurs