Description
In a future threatened by an alien invasion, humanity's last hope lies in training child geniuses to become military leaders. Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, a brilliant but isolated boy, is recruited into Battle School, an orbiting academy designed to hone his strategic mind. Surrounded by intense competition and psychological manipulation, Ender must navigate complex rivalries and his own inner demons to master the art of war. As the pressure mounts, he grapples with the immense responsibility of protecting Earth, questioning whether he can become the savior the world desperately needs without losing himself in the process.
Available Editions
paperback
Tor Science Fiction
Published Jul 15, 1994
358 pages
ISBN: 9780812550702
Reviews
3 ratings
Community Reviews(1)
In this science fiction novel, the government breeds child geniuses to train them as soldiers. Andrew "Ender" Wiggin is drafted into Battle School for military training where his exceptional leadership skills make him respected and revered in the Battle Room. Ender suffers from isolation, rivalry, pressure to perform, and the unsettling and constant fear of alien invaders. Not being able to see his family combined with his previous relationship with his cruel brother and his adoring sister only deepens Ender's psychological problems. The concept of <i><a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Enders-Game-Orson-Scott-Card/9780812550702/?a_aid=theprivategirl" target="new">Ender's Game</a></i> is amazing and, at times, incredibly well thought out, yet in places the writing becomes tedious and drawn out; the narrative lacks a fluid rhythm, which makes the book a little dry to read. I enjoyed the overarching story, I just would have preferred a more slick writing style.
Details
First Published
1985
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.