Ender's game

by Orson Scott Card

324 pages

English language

Published Sept. 6, 2002

ISBN:: 978-0-7653-4229-4

Once Again, Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a front assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who?

Ender Wiggin. Brilliant. Ruthless. Cunning. A tactical and strategic master. And a child.

Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. Among the elite recruits Ender proves himself to be a genius among geniuses. In simulated war games he excels. But is the pressure and loneliness taking its toll on Ender? Simulations are one thing. How will Ender perform in real combat conditions? After all, Battle School is just a game.

Right? (back cover)

Once Again, Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a front assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who?

Ender Wiggin. Brilliant. Ruthless. Cunning. A tactical and strategic master. And a child.

Right? (back cover)

16 editions

Artificial Ryan reviewed Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (Ender's Saga, #1)

Not as good as the rest, but a classic

No rating

This book is easily one of the best books I've ever read only for the reason that it introduced me to the rest of the series and alternate stories. I do think that the movie did a pretty good job, but it misses out on how young Ender actually is. I totally think it's possible for things like this to happen even though it's science fiction. Without spoiling anything, a lot of the things we have today happened the way they do in this book.

wallysee reviewed Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (Ender's Saga, #1)

The twist really got me

5 stars

I am definitely the type of person that would adore this book. The relationships between the characters are relatable for my own relationships in life. I found the world building to be so creative by pulling from interesting concepts. The twist genuinely made me put the book down because I really, really was not expecting it. And, the ending was satisfying.

Strakul reviewed Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (Ender's Saga, #1)

Review of "Ender's Game" on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

An old classic I reread after watching the movie. It was good to see the Battle School and Ender's Dragon army again after so many years (decades?) after I initially read it. I'm glad I can still enjoy the book after all this time.

A full review is up on my blog: strakul.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-review-enders-game-by-orson-scott.html