So I finally finished this book. Wasn’t too hard with all of this free time in Olathe, I know you’re still jealous. This was probably the first time I’ve read a book in over three years. I guess I have Anne to thank for that. It’s a good book, though I imagine some of you have already read it being that it is roughly 30 years old. In a nutshell, its a story of love and hate, life and death, mind control, science, and aliens. Although, it really doesn’t get involved with the aliens, they’re just there to fill a part of the story. I was going to write a description of the book but I’ll just plug another reader’s comments:
“Ender’s Game not only manages to have a strong message, but it is also a joy to read. The plot is enthralling, the characters are complex and realistic, and the descriptions of the battleroom fill your head with fantastic images that make you wish your school had been like this, without the burden of saving humanity. The subplot involving Valentine and Peter is superb and cannot fail to inflame every reader’s megalomaniacal side. Though the book is about children, it never condescends and gives kids the credit for the intelligent creatures they are (a big plus for teenage readers). The characters are exceptionally bright, but they are still identified as five- to twelve-year olds, not as mini-adults. It’s no wonder that so many gifted young readers have made the statement, “I am Ender.” I hope “Ender’s Game” is able to make the rare crossover from lowly sci-fi to recognized, so-called “legitimate” literature.”
So, if you haven’t yet read this book, then I would suggest doing so. It reads really easy and is hard to put down. Enjoy.
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