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A review by danijoy
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I had a difficult time making it through this book. While Card is a decent writer and crafted a compelling enough story, I could not get past the horrible treatment of the children (and especially the protagonist) in this novel. Also, I felt like the book lagged quite a bit in the middle - I was bored until the finale. Speaking of which, the ending caught me off guard. I should’ve seen it coming.
This novel is about human nature and the lengths we will go to in order to survive no matter the cost. This is not a happy story, although there is a silver lining at the end that elevated the book for me. The themes of love, mercy, and forgiveness played small roles as well.
This novel is about human nature and the lengths we will go to in order to survive no matter the cost. This is not a happy story, although there is a silver lining at the end that elevated the book for me. The themes of love, mercy, and forgiveness played small roles as well.