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Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)
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If I fail my exams this week, I blame this book.
Ah Ender's Game, how you have sat on my bookshelf for over a year before I got to you. You have been so nicely received by the sci-fi community so why did I put you off? BECAUSE I WAS STUPID, THAT IS WHY.
My stupidity aside, I hope you guys will still consider this 5-star review to be credible and valid. I'll list off the pros and cons to this novel and you can decide.
Pros:
An adorable main character.
Ender (Andrew) Wiggins was a breath of fresh air from the strong heroine of YA literature. Being a 6 year old at the beginning of the novel, I was completely caught off guard by his maturity and how sneaky he was.
The tactics used in the Game.
The reason the Hunger Games was interesting to me were solely due to the tactics Katniss used to stay alive, Well, guess what? Ender Wiggins just pretty much kick this Katniss chick's butt. Ender almost reminded me of Alexander the Great or Napoleon and I LOVED IT.
Oh the perceptive of Valentine and Peter was also very fascinating. The political backdrop highlighted by Demosthenes and Locke was very refreshing for a science student like me.
Now, I shall move on to the cons:
The lack of romance.
OMG WHO AM I SUPPOSE TO SHIP NOW? NO DARK, MYSTERIOUS BOY WHO THE MAIN CHARACTER CAN FEEL SEXUALLY FRUSTRATED FOR.
Haha, just kidding. I am glad the focus was on Ender and his growth to his maximum potential. The lack of romantic development is one of the best thing about this novel. I find romance takes away from such a masterpiece.
Just to be clear, there are no cons to this book. I am just a fool who never listen to others' opinions and it often comes back to bite me in the rear.
Joke's on me, I suppose.
Ah Ender's Game, how you have sat on my bookshelf for over a year before I got to you. You have been so nicely received by the sci-fi community so why did I put you off? BECAUSE I WAS STUPID, THAT IS WHY.
My stupidity aside, I hope you guys will still consider this 5-star review to be credible and valid. I'll list off the pros and cons to this novel and you can decide.
Pros:
An adorable main character.
Ender (Andrew) Wiggins was a breath of fresh air from the strong heroine of YA literature. Being a 6 year old at the beginning of the novel, I was completely caught off guard by his maturity and how sneaky he was.
The tactics used in the Game.
The reason the Hunger Games was interesting to me were solely due to the tactics Katniss used to stay alive, Well, guess what? Ender Wiggins just pretty much kick this Katniss chick's butt. Ender almost reminded me of Alexander the Great or Napoleon and I LOVED IT.
Oh the perceptive of Valentine and Peter was also very fascinating. The political backdrop highlighted by Demosthenes and Locke was very refreshing for a science student like me.
Now, I shall move on to the cons:
The lack of romance.
OMG WHO AM I SUPPOSE TO SHIP NOW? NO DARK, MYSTERIOUS BOY WHO THE MAIN CHARACTER CAN FEEL SEXUALLY FRUSTRATED FOR.
Haha, just kidding. I am glad the focus was on Ender and his growth to his maximum potential. The lack of romantic development is one of the best thing about this novel. I find romance takes away from such a masterpiece.
Just to be clear, there are no cons to this book. I am just a fool who never listen to others' opinions and it often comes back to bite me in the rear.
Joke's on me, I suppose.
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rated it 3 stars
Jan 24, 2012 04:35PM
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I am excited for you to read onward and I can't believe I can motivate people. \^0^/
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I have Xenocide on a wish list at BetterWorldBooks.com but I haven't been happy yet with the edition/price I've found so I'm holding off on that one for now. I'll let you know if I come up with anything. Do you buy used books?
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I find BetterWorldBooks doesn't always have the best prices. I haven't bought anny from the site before? Book Depository doesn't have the most reliable shipping and since BetterWorldBooks have free shipping too.
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For now, I'll just keep working away at my to-read pile. I might never finish this Ender's series at this rate. Too many books to read. xD
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I found the rest of the series there too but I didn't buy it.
Maybe I should've. I might regret it later. XD
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Being book obsessed, I would have bought the whole thing but then again, I think the second book was completely different from the first so I'm not sure if I'll like it (but I think I will).
Don't regret it, maybe you'll find an even better book next time. (And you must take me to your library sale one day. It sounds awesome!)
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Bussing? Is that an option?
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Bussing? Is that an option?"
Not really cause she pays. XD
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Bussing? Is that an option?"
Not really cause she pays. XD"
Ah, bugger. That's so frustrating. You can almost see my heart wilting at the thought of a missed book sale.
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I would use Amazon but I believe it's more expensive to ship to Canada. :( I still have to read the second book anyways so I'm not in a rush, but thanks, Mel. :)
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Ohh okay. Orson Scott Card is such a tease.
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Ohh okay. Orson Scoot Card..."
"Scoot" XD
![Stella](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1637449971p1/3350026.jpg)
Glad you thought the same. He was definitely an intriguing main character.
Justin wrote: "Stella wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Continue the series. There kind of is a romantic angle later on which is introduced extremely briefly (requiring later context clues) in the first book."
Ohh okay. ..."
Ugh Justin. Scooty is just my nickname for him, okay. ;) It was totally on purpose.
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Thank you Amol! :)Like you, I am also hesitant to start Speaker For the Dead. I have been told Speaker For the Dead is very different from Ender's Game, which is why I haven't started it yet. In my opinion, Ender's Game is a good stand-alone so I am satisfied with not reading the rest. But I might one day.
If you choose to read the second book, please let me know what you think.
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Ah, Neal Stephenson. His books are intimidating. I have Anathem sitting on my shelf but I think it's a book I should read when I am wise and old. I sounds like a book for someone who has already experienced a huge part of life already. Way above my head, at the moment.
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;) Too bad future employers won't accept this excuse. Darn.
![Stella](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1637449971p1/3350026.jpg)
Well, what am I suppose to aay? I personally really enjoyed the book and I want to give it enough exposure so others will pick it up. I guess you want me to put down: "For sadists who enjoy reading about 6-year-olds fighting in a war"?
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Haha, very good question. :) I actually ended up doing really well that semester. All my exams were 80%+. Maybe Ender's intelligences rubbed off on me...
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Thanks Cindy! I have waaay too many books on my to-read list so I completely understand where you're coming from.
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