*Disclaimer* I have not read any other books in the series, just this one. I also have no intention of reading anymore of them... if you have compelling reasons I should please comment.
A genius child/military leader named Ender tries to save the world from an alien race.
Review:
While I enjoyed this book I think it is overrated, lots of people call it the best space opera of our time, I disagree. It is written well enough, has a gripping story line and well described military strategy out the wazoo but that is where the compliments end. It is lacking in character development to the point reading it is almost painful at times, the characters just are really terrible, all stereotypical with no magnetism, super-intelligent kids being kids trying to take over the world. The use of language is weak at best and the descriptions are lacking in depth (other than those of military strategy). It is just one of those books that gets far more credit than it actually deserves, though it is worth a read if you are young or enjoy sci-fi.
6/10
8/10 - Middle / High School depending on individual maturity.
Notable Quotes:
“Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be.”
If you enjoyed this you should read:
The Prince - Niccolò Machiavelli (for a philosophical look at Ender's personality)
Neuromancer - William Gibson
Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury
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