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Ender's Game | 
 enlarge | Author: Orson Scott Card
Publisher: Starscape
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2515 reviews
Sales Rank: 594
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 0765342294
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780765342294
ASIN: 0765342294
Publication Date: February 18, 2002
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Ender Wiggin is a very bright young boy with a powerful skill. One of a group of children bred to be military geniuses and save Earth from an inevitable attack by aliens, known here as "buggers," Ender becomes unbeatable in war games and seems poised to lead Earth to triumph over the buggers. Meanwhile, his brother and sister plot to wrest power from Ender. Twists, surprises and interesting characters elevate this novel into status as a bona fide page turner. It captured the Nebula and Hugo Awards.
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Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards
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 sadistic brother Peter, and the person he loves more than anyone else, his sister Valentine. Peter and Valentine were candidates for the soldier-training program but didn't make the cut—young Ender is the Wiggin drafted to the orbiting Battle School for rigorous military training.
Ender's skills make him a leader in school and respected in the Battle Room, where children play at mock battles in zero gravity. Yet growing up in an artificial community of young soldiers Ender suffers greatly from isolation, rivalry from his peers, pressure from the adult teachers, and an unsettling fear of the alien invaders. His psychological battles include loneliness, fear that he is becoming like the cruel brother he remembers, and fanning the flames of devotion to his beloved sister.
Is Ender the general Earth needs? But Ender is not the only result of the genetic experiments. The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has been underway for almost as long. Ender's two older siblings are every bit as unusual as he is, but in very different ways. Between the three of them lie the abilities to remake a world. If, that is, the world survives.
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 Believe the hype August 27, 2008
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I kept seeing Ender's Game recommended by others but it seemed like a young adult type book so I moved on several times. I finally couldn't ignore the shear number of 5 star ratings for this book. It lived up to it. I devoured the book in a few days (fast for me.) I was surprised to find that I actually took some things away from this book that I used in dealing with people who work for me. What a fantastic story. Left me wanting more. I have already purchased "Ender's Shadow" and "Speaker for the Dead" - you will love what that means by the way - and can't wait to read them as well. The basic story line is aliens have attacked the Earth twice and nearly decimated the human race. The last time they attacked was about 80-100 years ago. In the meantime, humans have devised a way to identify and train a "super leader" to save us the next time the aliens attack. Ender is six years old when he is identified as a potential candidate. He is sent to battle school to learn to lead and fight, etc. He is basically pushed to his limits because he is our last hope. That's all I will tell you. The pay off was worth it for me. Enjoy!
Lord of the Rings for the 21st Century, Part 1? August 24, 2008
This book is the first part of an astounding series of four books; Ender's game, Speaker for the Dead, Xenocide and Children of the Mind. Although interesting, deep and often fun in itself, Ender's Game serves a greater role of introducing the child Andrew Wiggan, his sister and brother Valentine and Peter, and the concept of another rational (the books use "sentient") Alien Species, known unaffectionately as "The Buggers". Ender is a sensitive but brilliant young boy whose combination of intelligence and desperateness for survival, and extraordinary empathy make him invincible in any setting, physical attack, mind games whatever. And hence set him up to be the potential saviour of the the human race in their war to the death against the Buggers. But this book is really a lot like "The Hobbit" is to "Lord of the Rings", and establishes characters who are in the later books a vehicle for astounding ideas and insights ranging across science fiction, physics, religion, psychology, romance, courage and self sacrifice. With a few small tussles between good and evil thrown in. I feel certain that in 100 yrs after their writing these books will be considered a pinnacle of a style of literary creation. Get reading
 Ridiculously overrrated pulp from a virulent homophobe August 24, 2008
This is a terribly overrated book. The writing is dated, and card doesn't seem to have ever met any children. In one review Card says that "The ideal presentation of any book of mine is to have excellent actors perform it in audio-only format." Yeah, that's because he can't write well enough to give the characters any real depth, or, well, character.
Also, is it a coincidence is it that virulent homophobe Card has named his alien enemies "buggers?" I think not.
What a deep book! August 22, 2008
I had to read this book for my AP Literature class in 12th grade. I found this to be my favorite of all 5 books we had to read. This novel is not only a spectacular example of science fiction, but it is also an examination of the human spirit, humans as a species, how much control one has over one's life, and children. I thought Card did an interesting job of casting away the typical stereotypes by presenting children in a very mature light.
For those of you who are reading this to learn about the plot, this is the story of a young boy whose "destiny" is to save the human race from the buggers, an alien race that is trying to wipe out humanity. Ender trains in Battle School, led by the IF, and in the process, learns more about himself. I won't spoil the ending, but remember that not everything is always as it seems.
Unique, fun, interesting, a delight to read all around! August 16, 2008
When you start the book you are immediately attracted to the main character. He seems interesting, and you want to know more about him. Usually authors have a hard time maintaing that interest. Orson Scott Kard is not only able to increase that interest, but keep you interested in every other character as well. This book has great ideas in it. I wanted to go into this book and do stuff like the characters. I wouldn't last long, and Orson Scott Kard makes that clear. Only the best of the best survive, and thats what makes this book intriguing. The smartest and brightest of earth's children must grow and learn and take on impossible tasks.
This is undoubtly one of my favorite books of all time. I've never read anything like it. It pertains to almost every one of my interests. I think Ender's game is special for everyone, everyone likes something about it that makes it the best book they've ever read.
Delightful twists, complex story telling, and superb character devolpment make this book something you will always remeber.
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