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alexan13's review against another edition
I read this book for a science fiction class and would not have done so otherwise, as there is no way I would ever choose to support this author.
I'm also not going to rate the book because in this case I'm not really into separating art from artist. Objectively, I would have liked it a lot had I read it as a kid, but it's not worth recommending now given what I know about the author (as well as some misogynistic premises and casual racism in the novel)
I'm also not going to rate the book because in this case I'm not really into separating art from artist. Objectively, I would have liked it a lot had I read it as a kid, but it's not worth recommending now given what I know about the author (as well as some misogynistic premises and casual racism in the novel)
whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
5.0
A cut above most "young adult" sci-fi. I love the characters. I do wish I had never learned anything whatsoever about Orson Scott Card though...
shandyt's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
Formative to my childhood; like Harry Potter, it is difficult to look back on it with unadulterated fondness, given how deeply disappointed I am with its author.
Formative to my childhood; like Harry Potter, it is difficult to look back on it with unadulterated fondness, given how deeply disappointed I am with its author.
lynmoore's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.5
It was a very easy book to get through, but that’s also the reason it wasn’t the greatest- it’s essentially a middle grade book. The concepts dealt with are at a bit higher age, but the prose and story are middle grade level, mixed with a premise that can be a bit difficult to get behind. When the book ends, Ender is 11 and is titled “the greatest military general to ever live”. His 13-15 year old siblings are running the government/ news as shadow entities. It’s just a bit ridiculous. Enjoyable? Absolutely. But suspension of belief becomes more difficult the longer it goes on
kingkarl's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
calhale1989's review against another edition
5.0
5 Stars
I have read and re-read this book several times and this most recent was in tandem with the audio book. It remains one of my all-time favorite stories. I think one of the most amazing things about this book is that it is both a classic "Hero's Journey" of one lone individual battling against immeasurable odds, as well as a classic "Heroine's Journey" where the hero must slow and through struggle rally of a team around them to achieve a common goal.
It truly is a staple of the sci-fi genre.
I have read and re-read this book several times and this most recent was in tandem with the audio book. It remains one of my all-time favorite stories. I think one of the most amazing things about this book is that it is both a classic "Hero's Journey" of one lone individual battling against immeasurable odds, as well as a classic "Heroine's Journey" where the hero must slow and through struggle rally of a team around them to achieve a common goal.
It truly is a staple of the sci-fi genre.
wibblethefisch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
hungrybrainz's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. From the moment I opened it and read the first few pages, I was intrigued. If I hadn’t been working on a few other books when I started it, I think I would’ve been able to finish it in just a couple of days.
I found it easy to follow, and I was actually invested in the training/battle scenes - but I could see how that might bore someone who wasn’t interested in that sort of topic.
I’ve read about some conflict regarding the author’s views/personality, but I didn’t personally go into reading this with any expectations or impressions other than “this was written in the late 70s-80s” and “this is a sci-fi novel”. So, I really enjoyed it.
I found it easy to follow, and I was actually invested in the training/battle scenes - but I could see how that might bore someone who wasn’t interested in that sort of topic.
I’ve read about some conflict regarding the author’s views/personality, but I didn’t personally go into reading this with any expectations or impressions other than “this was written in the late 70s-80s” and “this is a sci-fi novel”. So, I really enjoyed it.