Ender's Game
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Re: Ender's Game
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After just seeing that this was a (long) past book of the month, that was my first thought as well. The movie was pretty awesome!THWilliams82 wrote:I haven't read the book but have wanted to since I saw the movie. I always find that books are 1000 times better than movies.
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I've read all of the Ender Series and the Shadow series. I think I prefer Bean's perspective a bit more. But Speaker for the Dead was excellent.
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The one thing it takes a while to get used to is the fact that all the children appear a lot older than they are. Sometimes, it is very difficult to remember that they are only six or seven years old when they’re talking like teenagers. Apparently, it’s one of the biggest criticisms of the novel. However, if you suspend disbelief at this element, what you’re left with are very interesting characters. I thought it was done purposely in order to stress the fact that they were intelligent, intellectually advanced soldiers and could never be mistaken as being simply children.
The relationships between Ender and everyone else were also so important and so sincere. He was shown to be their leader and their commander, but not their friend. The whole book revolves around Ender’s isolation from his friends and family in order to do what had to be done. It’s so heartbreaking, but we’re forced to see the necessity of it. Consequently, there’s nobody to hate. At one point or another, you find yourself sympathizing with all of the characters.
Even though I’m a huge fan of this book, I don’t think I will be reading any more of the series. In my eyes, the book ended perfectly and I’m completely satisfied. I will be recommending this book to all my friends. It’s emotionally complex with a lot of layers. I’m officially a huge fan of Orson Scott Card.
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You should read the "Speaker for the Dead" by Orson Scott it's like the second book of Ender's Game. All the unanswered questions in the said book are answered in speaker for the dead. This is another awe inspiring book.minderly wrote:Loved Ender's Game...but I had a lot of questions in the end...don't think too deeply about the book as an adult.
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