Ender's Game by Orson Scott CardMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I didn't know what to expect from this book, mainly because I'm not a huge sci-fi buff and this book has a cult following of sorts. I ended up really enjoying this book, though. The plot was easy to follow and quite compelling. I think what I found the most intriguing was Ender's character development. He's only six years old when the book starts, but he's a complex and conflicted character. His motives are simple yet they make for a complicated character. The character dynamics in Ender's Game are thought-provoking and sometimes disturbing.
I was a little taken aback by the ending, because I was under the impression that all the other Ender's Game books were sequels rather than companion novels. That aside, however, I liked the ending and thought it was a strong way to end the novel. I'd recommend this to teenagers for sure and to adults who want a quick read that has depth.
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4 comments:
I'm excited for you to read The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. I'm reading right now and enjoying it!
We read this for book club a long time ago and I was surprised by how much I liked it.
I had no idea what this book was about when I picked it up, but it's one of my favorites. I was so surprised by the ending.
I liked this book much more than I thought I would, as well. Max enjoyed it, too. I love that you guys are reading books together, that is just cute.
Loved Edgar Sawtelle!
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