How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, Participate in DigCit Week with your kid by using curated activities from Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning, Set limits for violence and more with Plus, A thrilling and chilling sci-fi that is absolutely one of my favorite books of all time. Card was born on 24 August, 1951. To conclude, I would recommend this book to readers over 12 years old, who are mainly interested in Science Fiction, or who are interested in knowing more about how people behave. An updated version of Ender's Game was released in 1991, updating some political facts in the book to accurately reflect the era. Other children do not like Ender because he is a prodigy, and he is also the third child in a society that has limited families to two children. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It is this combination of gifts that may make him the commander the fleet needs in it's war against the alien invaders, but only if Ender can find a way to survive the burden of understanding his enemy so thoroughly that he can no longer see them as "the other," but as a reflection of himself.
Boy genius trains to crush alien invasion in sci-fi classic. Hmmm, I find it hard to understand the level of following this particular book gets. We're updating our reviews to better highlight authentic stories and accurate, diverse representations. A few fights between kid soldiers results in serious injuries with blood. Also he spoke and thought not like a 6-year old boy but as a smug 30-year old man with a fair amount of unresolved bitterness toward his childhood. Loved the story and the characters. The star rating reflects overall quality. They don't appear in this novel, but they have gotten wide exposure in articles, essays, and social media in recent years. Kids are led to commit genocide, albeit unknowingly. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Boys and girls are naked in dorms, though there's no sexual activity. To see what your friends thought of this book. Great book! Welcome back. All the boys (and girls) at Battle School behave differently.
I suppose I can point to this book as being one of the very first to open my eyes to just how much can be accomplished in SF. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. Off handed comments about women and different nationalities just threw me for a loop, left me wondering why they were included when they offered absolutely nothing towards the story. Do you see a connection between Ender's Game and the Hunger Games trilogy? I chose to watch the movie first last year, because I remember not having the physical copy of the book yet. Thanks to this plan, we are treated to a gaggle of super-intelligent children who seldom appear particularly clever (in fact many behave with adult maturity rather than abnormal intellect) and achieve greatness not through any great effort that we follow (rather you'll read recaps of their successful efforts), but because the author wants them to achieve these things. I read this story quite a while back with no special expectations. Ender also meets lots of friends (and enemies) at Battle School, some of them being Petra, Bonzo, Bean, Alai, Dink, Crazy Tom, Hot Soup and Carn Carby. Additionally, I di. Wondering if Ender's Game is OK for your kids? My next step in regards to Ender's Game is not to read the next installation, but to explore the favorable reviews. How are they similar? Your privacy is important to us. Why does it appeal to readers today? The violence can be quite disturbing to parents, who might want to preview it. it's probably because a movie takes two hours of your time while a novel, for me, takes a week or longer. For those folks, you might want to move along from Ender's Game. Other teasing language and some occasional potty talk is sprinkled throughout. I was savaged by a miniature poodle the other day--wait--no, someone protested my review of. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment.
That underlining leadership theme is really what carries the story. The program he's inducted into seeks to forge a new generation of military commanders out of gifted children, and it's sole purpose is to break them at any cost, until they finally discover someone who can't be broken. He is granted a very special teacher, who will help him to become a commander to save humanity from the Third Invasion. Some bullying by an older brother is intense and disturbing, and the conclusion to the story is shocking. by Macmillan Audio. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever harsher training, to chip away and find the diamond inside, or destroy him utterly. Because of the dramatic ending, I had my son read it too. This means I already had a take on how things went down at Battle School (and that was from Bean’s rather than Ender’s perspective). Available for everyone, funded by readers. We also have Colonel Graff and many other people of authority, and even The Queen, from the Buggers. Considering that the author probably intended the reader to sympathize with the main character, I disliked the main character way too much, right from the start. Other characters are a mix of "good" and "bad," and several central characters are ambiguous. Card later wrote more books to create the Ender's Game series. Orson Scott Card is the author of the novels, “Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be.”, “In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him. Ender's Game is set in a disarmingly straightfoward sci-fi setting: a near future earth threatened by a hostile alien species with superior technology that seems determined to destroy the human race. Overall, I found Ender’s Game to be a fun and entertaining read! Does this book really need another review? Start by marking “Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Actually, time won't be a problem (I read it in two days.). Orson Scott Card's science fiction classic, While I enjoyed Ender’s Game (I think I’ve read it 3 times now), I first read it after reading Ender’s Shadow. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever harsher training, to chip awa. Together, they create interesting relationships concerning Ender. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. Ender's Game (written in 1985) is a science fiction novel written by the American author Orson Scott Card. Like most books I read it just happened to be lying around the house. Many of the scenes during Battle School entail detailed descriptions of virtual battles. The result of genetic experimentation, Ender may be the military genius Earth desperately needs in a war against an alien enemy seeking to destroy all human life. The violence is at times quite brutal, as kids kill other kids. The reason why I liked this book is because it follows a busy, unpredictable, action-packed plot, but the end of the novel is still sad and strong enough to make us reflect on our behaviour and on the book's events.
How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, Participate in DigCit Week with your kid by using curated activities from Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning, Set limits for violence and more with Plus, A thrilling and chilling sci-fi that is absolutely one of my favorite books of all time. Card was born on 24 August, 1951. To conclude, I would recommend this book to readers over 12 years old, who are mainly interested in Science Fiction, or who are interested in knowing more about how people behave. An updated version of Ender's Game was released in 1991, updating some political facts in the book to accurately reflect the era. Other children do not like Ender because he is a prodigy, and he is also the third child in a society that has limited families to two children. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It is this combination of gifts that may make him the commander the fleet needs in it's war against the alien invaders, but only if Ender can find a way to survive the burden of understanding his enemy so thoroughly that he can no longer see them as "the other," but as a reflection of himself.
Boy genius trains to crush alien invasion in sci-fi classic. Hmmm, I find it hard to understand the level of following this particular book gets. We're updating our reviews to better highlight authentic stories and accurate, diverse representations. A few fights between kid soldiers results in serious injuries with blood. Also he spoke and thought not like a 6-year old boy but as a smug 30-year old man with a fair amount of unresolved bitterness toward his childhood. Loved the story and the characters. The star rating reflects overall quality. They don't appear in this novel, but they have gotten wide exposure in articles, essays, and social media in recent years. Kids are led to commit genocide, albeit unknowingly. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Boys and girls are naked in dorms, though there's no sexual activity. To see what your friends thought of this book. Great book! Welcome back. All the boys (and girls) at Battle School behave differently.
I suppose I can point to this book as being one of the very first to open my eyes to just how much can be accomplished in SF. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. Off handed comments about women and different nationalities just threw me for a loop, left me wondering why they were included when they offered absolutely nothing towards the story. Do you see a connection between Ender's Game and the Hunger Games trilogy? I chose to watch the movie first last year, because I remember not having the physical copy of the book yet. Thanks to this plan, we are treated to a gaggle of super-intelligent children who seldom appear particularly clever (in fact many behave with adult maturity rather than abnormal intellect) and achieve greatness not through any great effort that we follow (rather you'll read recaps of their successful efforts), but because the author wants them to achieve these things. I read this story quite a while back with no special expectations. Ender also meets lots of friends (and enemies) at Battle School, some of them being Petra, Bonzo, Bean, Alai, Dink, Crazy Tom, Hot Soup and Carn Carby. Additionally, I di. Wondering if Ender's Game is OK for your kids? My next step in regards to Ender's Game is not to read the next installation, but to explore the favorable reviews. How are they similar? Your privacy is important to us. Why does it appeal to readers today? The violence can be quite disturbing to parents, who might want to preview it. it's probably because a movie takes two hours of your time while a novel, for me, takes a week or longer. For those folks, you might want to move along from Ender's Game. Other teasing language and some occasional potty talk is sprinkled throughout. I was savaged by a miniature poodle the other day--wait--no, someone protested my review of. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment.
That underlining leadership theme is really what carries the story. The program he's inducted into seeks to forge a new generation of military commanders out of gifted children, and it's sole purpose is to break them at any cost, until they finally discover someone who can't be broken. He is granted a very special teacher, who will help him to become a commander to save humanity from the Third Invasion. Some bullying by an older brother is intense and disturbing, and the conclusion to the story is shocking. by Macmillan Audio. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever harsher training, to chip away and find the diamond inside, or destroy him utterly. Because of the dramatic ending, I had my son read it too. This means I already had a take on how things went down at Battle School (and that was from Bean’s rather than Ender’s perspective). Available for everyone, funded by readers. We also have Colonel Graff and many other people of authority, and even The Queen, from the Buggers. Considering that the author probably intended the reader to sympathize with the main character, I disliked the main character way too much, right from the start. Other characters are a mix of "good" and "bad," and several central characters are ambiguous. Card later wrote more books to create the Ender's Game series. Orson Scott Card is the author of the novels, “Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be.”, “In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him. Ender's Game is set in a disarmingly straightfoward sci-fi setting: a near future earth threatened by a hostile alien species with superior technology that seems determined to destroy the human race. Overall, I found Ender’s Game to be a fun and entertaining read! Does this book really need another review? Start by marking “Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Actually, time won't be a problem (I read it in two days.). Orson Scott Card's science fiction classic, While I enjoyed Ender’s Game (I think I’ve read it 3 times now), I first read it after reading Ender’s Shadow. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever harsher training, to chip awa. Together, they create interesting relationships concerning Ender. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. Ender's Game (written in 1985) is a science fiction novel written by the American author Orson Scott Card. Like most books I read it just happened to be lying around the house. Many of the scenes during Battle School entail detailed descriptions of virtual battles. The result of genetic experimentation, Ender may be the military genius Earth desperately needs in a war against an alien enemy seeking to destroy all human life. The violence is at times quite brutal, as kids kill other kids. The reason why I liked this book is because it follows a busy, unpredictable, action-packed plot, but the end of the novel is still sad and strong enough to make us reflect on our behaviour and on the book's events.
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I love this book. I know this is an old question, but I wanted to add to it since I read the books in an order that I regretted. For Ender, the training is tough. Let me kiss it.") Considering that the author probably intended the reader to sympathize with the main character, I disliked the main character way too much, right from the start. We were able to talk about things not always being as they seem and some issues abou... Ender's Game (by the way this is a book, not a game) is set in a gripping futuristic backdrop of a post-war world. so for someone like to me read a novel twice, not to mention three times, is really saying something [and yes, i realize the inherent snobbery in that statement]. Technically, it's not a difficult read but conceptually it's rich and engaging. Author Card is an outspoken proponent of racist and homophobic views. Families can talk about the Battle School in Ender's Game, where kids are trained from age 6 in an off-world facility in which their training consists mostly of games. Violence is frequent and, in some cases, quite vicious, especially as some of it's between kids, some result in unintentional deaths. I'm a huge science fiction gerd (geek-nerd), and this is probably my favorite YA space opera. ), precocious children, smart kids, clever adults.
How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, Participate in DigCit Week with your kid by using curated activities from Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning, Set limits for violence and more with Plus, A thrilling and chilling sci-fi that is absolutely one of my favorite books of all time. Card was born on 24 August, 1951. To conclude, I would recommend this book to readers over 12 years old, who are mainly interested in Science Fiction, or who are interested in knowing more about how people behave. An updated version of Ender's Game was released in 1991, updating some political facts in the book to accurately reflect the era. Other children do not like Ender because he is a prodigy, and he is also the third child in a society that has limited families to two children. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It is this combination of gifts that may make him the commander the fleet needs in it's war against the alien invaders, but only if Ender can find a way to survive the burden of understanding his enemy so thoroughly that he can no longer see them as "the other," but as a reflection of himself.
Boy genius trains to crush alien invasion in sci-fi classic. Hmmm, I find it hard to understand the level of following this particular book gets. We're updating our reviews to better highlight authentic stories and accurate, diverse representations. A few fights between kid soldiers results in serious injuries with blood. Also he spoke and thought not like a 6-year old boy but as a smug 30-year old man with a fair amount of unresolved bitterness toward his childhood. Loved the story and the characters. The star rating reflects overall quality. They don't appear in this novel, but they have gotten wide exposure in articles, essays, and social media in recent years. Kids are led to commit genocide, albeit unknowingly. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Boys and girls are naked in dorms, though there's no sexual activity. To see what your friends thought of this book. Great book! Welcome back. All the boys (and girls) at Battle School behave differently.
I suppose I can point to this book as being one of the very first to open my eyes to just how much can be accomplished in SF. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. Off handed comments about women and different nationalities just threw me for a loop, left me wondering why they were included when they offered absolutely nothing towards the story. Do you see a connection between Ender's Game and the Hunger Games trilogy? I chose to watch the movie first last year, because I remember not having the physical copy of the book yet. Thanks to this plan, we are treated to a gaggle of super-intelligent children who seldom appear particularly clever (in fact many behave with adult maturity rather than abnormal intellect) and achieve greatness not through any great effort that we follow (rather you'll read recaps of their successful efforts), but because the author wants them to achieve these things. I read this story quite a while back with no special expectations. Ender also meets lots of friends (and enemies) at Battle School, some of them being Petra, Bonzo, Bean, Alai, Dink, Crazy Tom, Hot Soup and Carn Carby. Additionally, I di. Wondering if Ender's Game is OK for your kids? My next step in regards to Ender's Game is not to read the next installation, but to explore the favorable reviews. How are they similar? Your privacy is important to us. Why does it appeal to readers today? The violence can be quite disturbing to parents, who might want to preview it. it's probably because a movie takes two hours of your time while a novel, for me, takes a week or longer. For those folks, you might want to move along from Ender's Game. Other teasing language and some occasional potty talk is sprinkled throughout. I was savaged by a miniature poodle the other day--wait--no, someone protested my review of. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment.
That underlining leadership theme is really what carries the story. The program he's inducted into seeks to forge a new generation of military commanders out of gifted children, and it's sole purpose is to break them at any cost, until they finally discover someone who can't be broken. He is granted a very special teacher, who will help him to become a commander to save humanity from the Third Invasion. Some bullying by an older brother is intense and disturbing, and the conclusion to the story is shocking. by Macmillan Audio. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever harsher training, to chip away and find the diamond inside, or destroy him utterly. Because of the dramatic ending, I had my son read it too. This means I already had a take on how things went down at Battle School (and that was from Bean’s rather than Ender’s perspective). Available for everyone, funded by readers. We also have Colonel Graff and many other people of authority, and even The Queen, from the Buggers. Considering that the author probably intended the reader to sympathize with the main character, I disliked the main character way too much, right from the start. Other characters are a mix of "good" and "bad," and several central characters are ambiguous. Card later wrote more books to create the Ender's Game series. Orson Scott Card is the author of the novels, “Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be.”, “In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him. Ender's Game is set in a disarmingly straightfoward sci-fi setting: a near future earth threatened by a hostile alien species with superior technology that seems determined to destroy the human race. Overall, I found Ender’s Game to be a fun and entertaining read! Does this book really need another review? Start by marking “Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Actually, time won't be a problem (I read it in two days.). Orson Scott Card's science fiction classic, While I enjoyed Ender’s Game (I think I’ve read it 3 times now), I first read it after reading Ender’s Shadow. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever harsher training, to chip awa. Together, they create interesting relationships concerning Ender. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. Ender's Game (written in 1985) is a science fiction novel written by the American author Orson Scott Card. Like most books I read it just happened to be lying around the house. Many of the scenes during Battle School entail detailed descriptions of virtual battles. The result of genetic experimentation, Ender may be the military genius Earth desperately needs in a war against an alien enemy seeking to destroy all human life. The violence is at times quite brutal, as kids kill other kids. The reason why I liked this book is because it follows a busy, unpredictable, action-packed plot, but the end of the novel is still sad and strong enough to make us reflect on our behaviour and on the book's events.
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