Orson Scott Card is, in my opinion, a great science fiction writer and penned up a masterpeice when he wrote Ender's Game. (Along with companion novel Ender's Shadow and recently released sequel Ender in Exile) This cult classic has gained popularity in subsequent years of its release.
Some of you may not know, but Card's vision of this novel went all the back when he was a child and dreamed up his 'battle room' concept. This later snowballed when he wrote a science-fiction short that preceded the Ender's Game series. His writing is very straight-forward and easy to read. I personally find that he employs a wonderful style of writing for the genre.
Have any of you read the series? Any thoughts on the novels? What was your experience when you read them?
I've honestly only read that one, unfortunately, and it was when I was younger. I can barely remember it. But I do remember loving it. Sorry for the very nebulous response here.
I've honestly only read that one, unfortunately, and it was when I was younger. I can barely remember it. But I do remember loving it. Sorry for the very nebulous response here.
No worries
It's definitely a book I'd recommend to read again if you don't recall the full story.
It's a good book, and a GREAT storyline, but in it Card puts too much focus on neat sci-fi ideas rather than crafting an interesting world. Don't get me wrong, I loved the book, but it's just not one of his best. This probably stems from the fact that he wrote it when he was younger. His later books are much more involved and epic-feeling.
It's a good book, and a GREAT storyline, but in it Card puts too much focus on neat sci-fi ideas rather than crafting an interesting world. Don't get me wrong, I loved the book, but it's just not one of his best. This probably stems from the fact that he wrote it when he was younger. His later books are much more involved and epic-feeling.
Really? I thought the sci-fi ideas took a back seat as he developed the storyline around the relationships that are presented to Ender and how he adapts to them.
The Battle Room was cool and the Dr. Device weapon was a neat concept... but I thought that played fairly little significance to the overall story.
Read it, like it. But what does "author's definitive edition" even mean?
He has several editions and some of them have the author's preface. He added the preface in later years to better explain and to commemorate the 10 year anniversary or something like that.:P
It really is a great book. I wrote a review for it once. Here it is.
"I think it's fair to rate this as one of the most classic sci-fi novels to date. Ender's Game is a very well constructed story with great dialogue and steady pacing. The parts with Ender during his training are really fun, but even more fun are the sequences with Peter and Valentine when they decide to pose as two false social commentators/political theorists under the names of Locke an Demosthenes and begin causing all sorts of upheaval with their online debates. It's been a long while since I've read the book so I'm sure I'm not accurately describing what it is they do. It's worth reading though to find out.
Ender's situation itself is quite interesting. He is a genius with many great talents, but is frequently shielded from the reality around him so he may be used for a specific purpose; a vital purpose.
I understand there are many sequel's to this book, and everyone tells me Ender's Shadow is even better than this one-more of a parallel novel though, but it's hard to imagine any of them are better than this one. I read it in just a few days I cause I was having so much fun with the story.
It has lots of interesting sci-fi concepts in it as well as insights into human nature. Highly recommended."
Orson Scott Card is indeed one the the greatest science fiction writer ever. While I wouldn't say he's the best, I would definately say he's among the best.
Ender's Game is definately one of the best books ever made, in my opinion.
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Orson Scott Card is, in my opinion, a great science fiction writer and penned up a masterpeice when he wrote Ender's Game. (Along with companion novel Ender's Shadow and recently released sequel Ender in Exile) This cult classic has gained popularity in subsequent years of its release.
Some of you may not know, but Card's vision of this novel went all the back when he was a child and dreamed up his 'battle room' concept. This later snowballed when he wrote a science-fiction short that preceded the Ender's Game series. His writing is very straight-forward and easy to read. I personally find that he employs a wonderful style of writing for the genre.
Have any of you read the series? Any thoughts on the novels? What was your experience when you read them?
No worries
It's definitely a book I'd recommend to read again if you don't recall the full story.
Really? I thought the sci-fi ideas took a back seat as he developed the storyline around the relationships that are presented to Ender and how he adapts to them.
The Battle Room was cool and the Dr. Device weapon was a neat concept... but I thought that played fairly little significance to the overall story.
He has several editions and some of them have the author's preface. He added the preface in later years to better explain and to commemorate the 10 year anniversary or something like that.:P
I would suggest reading Ender's Shadow and the shadow series in general
"I think it's fair to rate this as one of the most classic sci-fi novels to date. Ender's Game is a very well constructed story with great dialogue and steady pacing. The parts with Ender during his training are really fun, but even more fun are the sequences with Peter and Valentine when they decide to pose as two false social commentators/political theorists under the names of Locke an Demosthenes and begin causing all sorts of upheaval with their online debates. It's been a long while since I've read the book so I'm sure I'm not accurately describing what it is they do. It's worth reading though to find out.
Ender's situation itself is quite interesting. He is a genius with many great talents, but is frequently shielded from the reality around him so he may be used for a specific purpose; a vital purpose.
I understand there are many sequel's to this book, and everyone tells me Ender's Shadow is even better than this one-more of a parallel novel though, but it's hard to imagine any of them are better than this one. I read it in just a few days I cause I was having so much fun with the story.
It has lots of interesting sci-fi concepts in it as well as insights into human nature. Highly recommended."
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He just came out with a direct sequel to Ender's Game (the period directly after it) which is called Ender in Exile. I hope to pick up a copy soon.
However, like Magistrate, I do not recall much of its details.
Ender's Game is definately one of the best books ever made, in my opinion.