Ender's Game: Author's Definitive Edition

I received this book as a gift but then wondered how in the world did it go unnoticed for so long! Amazingly believable futuristic settings from the great American science fiction author published in apparently two different times, the second one being the one we read. Modern and contemporary battleship of moral and ethical issues intertwined in an exhilarating story line so entrenched in human condition, a must read. I think it should be incorporated in school itineraries like J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye.

Enders Game written by Orson Scott card was a fantastic book and will intrigue all readers looking for a sci-fi, action, thriller that will keep them asking for more. You will be emersed into a gripping story of courage, bravery and perseverance. Overall a fantastic book I give it a 5\5

Ender's Game, written by Orson Scott Card is a must read book for any fan or Science Fiction reader. Based in the far future, a young boy named Ender Wiggin has to overcome all of his fears to end the fight between the humans and the Buggers. With crazy situations and outcomes you could not think possible, this book has it all. From zero gravity fights to commanding fleets, Ender's Game keeps you on your feet and eager for more. Written sensationally for anyone who is looking for an action packed story with brilliant different ideas. Defiantly worth reading. 5 stars, 10/10!

Ender's Game is a thought-provoking thrill-ride, and most certainly a must-read for all science-fiction enthusiasts. The novel is full of well-defined characters, jaw-dropping reveals and an emotionally gripping overarching plot. This is the perfect book to keep you both on the edge of your seat and constantly thinking about what could happen next. 5/5

Orson Scott Card's classic SF novel came highly recommended to me (by my cousin and my brother) and the book did not disappoint. While I felt the outcome to the war with the aliens was predictable, the final twist (sorry, not going to spoil it for you) was unexpected and easily opened the door for further Ender adventures, which of course, there are several already. What I really liked was the "Clockwork Orange"-like approach to training the young Ender to become the greatest military genius / strategist the world has ever known. Young Ender Wiggin goes through a labyrinth of "games", some viscious, some intellectual, in creating a warrior capable to defend the Earth from the "evil" alien invaders. And along the way, the boy soldier realizes how little he wants to be the world's saviour and also how little choice he has in the matter. Very interesting, even for an adult even though the book was clearly written for a YA audience. Great SF nonetheless.

Earth was left ravaged and on the verge of extinction from an alien invasion. In an attempt to try and prevent this from happening again, Earths united governments send their best and brightest to an orbiting platform, military school for genius children. It is here Ender Wiggin is sent; this book follows his training and adventures on the way to become the savior?? Who knows, you will have to read it.

Orson Scott Card has a definite gift for writing children in extreme circumstances. This is a brilliant and masterful tour de force! This is an amazing book that stays with you long after you have finished reading it. I find myself re-reading this book above all others, just for the joy of it.

Ender, Bean, Alai, Hot Soup, Petra, Bonzo Madrid, all characters you wont forget.

Couple important notes if you plan to pick this up. DO NOT ask anyone about this book until you finish it (you will know why when you do), also this is the perfect book for anyone looking to try out sci-fi. If you don't like this sci-fi, the genre might not be for you.

SUCK IT ENDER!!!! - Bean

If you like REAL science fiction this book is for you. This book is a classic written by a genius and creates a world like no other for you to explore. The world the story takes place in is believable and interesting really leaving a lot of room for imagination.

This book does have some mature theams but not much however I would say the ideal age range would be 14 and up to fully appreciate the book. Also you would not enjoy the book as it was intended to be enjoyed if you think star-trek is real science fiction.

Ender's Game is one of the best science fiction novels i have read. I can re-read this novel every year and get something new out of it each time.

The Novel is on the USMC's reading list for a very good reason. The ability of Orson Scott Card to paint a realistic picture of a militaristic future is uncanny. The novel teaches us about loyalty, strategy and a number of other important issues.

impeccably written and endlessly entertaining, it is a solid 10/10.

Ender’s game is unlike any other story I’ve ever read. It seems impossible because I’ve read a lot of books in my time (I’m not a teen, I just enjoy teen fiction), but with this short novel Orson Scott Card transports us to another world where the manipulation of children is ok which really gets you thinking, don’t we manipulate children every day? In this book, a kid who calls himself ender is taken by the government to be molded and shaped however they want him to turn out. He has no say and every single movement of his is monitored and each stage of his development is calculated. I won’t say more so I don’t spoil anything but I will say that the writing is absolutely enthralling. I read this book in a number of hours, I stayed up all night because I couldn’t put it down. This is a must read. It will change your way of thinking, hopefully for the better. It is not a matter of opinion, this is an amazing book.

I'm not usually a fan of sci-fi novels but this novel blew my mind. The characters are complex and are well developed to the point where you feel true empathy for them.

"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card is about earth after Aliens called Formics have attacked and almost wiped out the humans, but the Formics were driven back and earth has a chance to prepare for the next encounter. The government takes to breeding military geniuses and training them and looking for the "One" who will be able to lead earth to a victorious battle against the Aliens.

The training is in forms of games, since training begins when the children are very young. Ender Wiggin seems to be the chosen one and the military brass single him out and train unmercifully and ostracize him from any potential friends. Ender really has no freedom to choose and plays the games to the very end.

Ender has a number of violent encounters with his fellow trainees and is portrayed as being innocent in those matters, but one has to question his complete innocence. He is a genius and he has moral fibre, but he can kill quickly and efficiently fellow classmates and consider himself free from the crime since it was self defence?

Ender's siblings add an interesting twist to the story, his older brother and sister did not make it to military training, but they are both geniuses. By using their abilities and computers they basically control the political environment on earth while Ender is away training is space.

I enjoyed this book, but must admit that it is not an uplifting book in any terms, I found it depressing; Ender's life pretty much sucks and I feel for the kid. I suppose that is what makes the novel worth reading, I gained an emotional attachment to Ender and I wanted him to be happy, but it just did not happen. A great read...I will check out the others.

I had to read Enders Game for my english class in grade 9 and a lot of people hated it but i thought it was awesome. I really don't like reading that much and thought i would hate anything similar to star wars or about space but this book was great. honestly most of the kids in my class just skimmed through the book reading it fast without even finishing it, so they probably didn't like it because they didn't understand most of the story. the whole story line is fantastic i hope they make a movie.

I read this years ago in my late teens, I returned to it now late in my twenties and even with the second go around I still say "Now that was a good book" Right from the get go it is a story of a controlling government and the reader experiences the extreme pressures of war, though not from a full grown adult but from a young child. From conception children are engineered to become soldiers in the war between man and "Bugger" ( a hostile alien race which invaded decades before the time in this book and nearly annihilated the human race) Told from the story of a young boy, Ender who in the beginning is only 6 through his military career with brief interludes between a Colnel and Politician.

This is very human story with extraordinary circumstance. Through which we can easily identify with the boy, the crisis and technology that could easily be placed in this day and age. Definatly a story to discuss around the dinner table, or during coffee break.

I'd recommend this read from teens to adults.

This book is captivating, energetic, emotional and to sum it up in all one owrd it is pretty much AMASING. You could read this book over and over and over and over an you could never really get tired of it. UNlike most books that are kinda boring and a drag to read in the begining, this book is captivating right from the first word. At first i thought it looked pretty stupid and i didn't want to read it one bit but as soon as i opening it i was thankfull of doing so. It is amasing what the main character, Ender, is able to do in this book, what he's not bale to do, his strngeth and so on and so forth. I am sure that everyone that tries to read this novel will absolutly Love IT !

With 63 reviews ill keep it short...
This IS a great book, and theres no doubt why its considered one of the better sci-fi novels.

You dont need to be a 'star-trek' fan to enjoy this novel. Its not about special laser beams or teleporting to unknown lands.... Its about survival on a personal, and global level.

I felt the characters were deep, with strengths and weaknesses.
The pace of the novel was perfect, there are no slow/boring moments (even when you think it will start to slow down)

Theres always something happening that forces you to turn the page

one of the best science fiction novels I have ever read

Rarely in the literary world is a book capable of connecting with many agegroups as this one is.

In this book, Ender, a young boy struggles with the loss of his monitor, a device that transmits information back to the Earth Government in their search for the one who will destroy the enemy threat once and for all. These enemies are known as "buggers." However, after an altercation at school - Ender is selected to become a student at the famous Battle School up in space, and he will prove just how special he is.

This book is full of the passion of writing. Orson Scott Card wastes no detail in creating the most vivid picture ever for his readers. This book immediately grabs and holds attention from the start to finish. More imporatantly, it speaks to all ages of reader, thus allowing many young readers to bridge the gap between children's and adult literature.

This is an excellent gift for a sci-fi reader of any age and it wouldn't be surprising if it turned some non-readers into Ender-a-holics. Thank goodness for sequels!

This is the first sci-fi book that I have ever read. I only read it because it was what was picked for our book club. I was pleasantly surprised by this this book. It was interesting and held my attention from the first to the last page. I read books from all sorts of different genres and will now be adding sci-fi & fantasy to that list. It's a great read and I would recommend it to anyone who loves a great story!

I thought this book was awful, but perhaps this is because it was purported to be a classic. I found that the book was instead superficial entertainment, totally incomparable to the much greater works of philip k. dick, gibson, herbert or asimov. As entertainment the book was mediocre, and as for inventiveness...well, the "big surprises" were very obvious from the beginning (kill the queen!) and the whole "universe" "crafted" by card was very unoriginal. i put down this book with the same feeling as having walked out of a bad sci fi movie (the poor special effects in this case assume the role of card's bland writing) i should not have paid to see.

A great beginning to an awesome series. Although most people see this book as a stand-alone, and many tend to resent the rest in the series because of the change in theme, I do not believe one can deny the thought inspiring elements contained within the entire series.

If you decide to read Ender's Game, and you end up enjoying it, I would definantly recommend the rest of the Ender series (unless you have huge problem with story elements that would involve you thinking outside of the box, several references to the metaphysical world, and basically question the reality we live in.)