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Brilliant audio production of a wonderful book.
Considering I read Ender's Shadow before I listened to Ender's Game, I already have some kind idea of who Ender Wiggin's is. Still it was an experience lurking in the mind of this introspective, brilliant child as he struggled with his own personal dilemmas and the various challenges thrown at him as he was molded into the best military commander the world would need.
The explanation after the book, narrated by Orson Scott Card himself, was a deligh ...more
Considering I read Ender's Shadow before I listened to Ender's Game, I already have some kind idea of who Ender Wiggin's is. Still it was an experience lurking in the mind of this introspective, brilliant child as he struggled with his own personal dilemmas and the various challenges thrown at him as he was molded into the best military commander the world would need.
The explanation after the book, narrated by Orson Scott Card himself, was a deligh ...more
What is Ender's game? Even he doesn't find out until the very end, and this kept me intrigued and entertained. I read this for a book club, and never would have got past the "out of my genre" and (worse still) "youth stack" label otherwise, but I would have missed a good yarn.
The book is 20 years old, and parts of it show. The politics are strange, and nobody would call the enemy "buggers" now. But the way in which he portrays the military training of the genius children and the strange relation ...more
The book is 20 years old, and parts of it show. The politics are strange, and nobody would call the enemy "buggers" now. But the way in which he portrays the military training of the genius children and the strange relation ...more
NOTE: This review is for the audiobook version of this novel.
A compelling, innovative story from beginning to end. I found it enthralling and I couldn't wait for more. I spent the better part of a work day listening to this (while still working, thank you very much) and now that it is done I look forward to continuing my audiobook adventure!
Recommended to: Loners who loved the Harry Potter series, those who loved Ready Player One, fans of Heinlein and Madeleine L'Engle alike; theatrically read ...more
A compelling, innovative story from beginning to end. I found it enthralling and I couldn't wait for more. I spent the better part of a work day listening to this (while still working, thank you very much) and now that it is done I look forward to continuing my audiobook adventure!
Recommended to: Loners who loved the Harry Potter series, those who loved Ready Player One, fans of Heinlein and Madeleine L'Engle alike; theatrically read ...more
As a fairly big fan of books like this, I was surprised I had never heard of it. A friend gave me a copy and I devoured it. I am on the lookout for other books by this author for sure.
I really enjoyed this book and flew through it. Though classic sci fi is not my genre, I found it really interesting.
4 1/2 stars. The details of tactics and gaming strategies weren't too interesting, but over all I really liked the book.
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Lexile 780L
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 16.0
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 16.0
Apr 02, 2010
Gaijinmama
marked it as to-read
May 08, 2010
Vesra (When She Reads)
marked it as to-read
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