Ender's+Game.

Connie Chiang 8th grade Summer Reading August 27, 2007

Ender’s Game, written by Orson Scott Card, is a science fiction novel full of imagination. The book is about the life of a young boy who is confronted with many challenges as he grows up in a world torn by war. Aliens had been attacking Earth. Therefore, the world government had created a breeding military whose purpose was to choose a genius kid from many other children. These genius kids would be trained to fight against the Aliens. Six-year old Ender was the smartest among all the other chosen children. Although military life was going to be really hard, he was brave enough despite his fears to make his own decision to leave his family and join the military. “I’m afraid,” said Ender quietly. ”But I’ll go with you.”…I don’t want to go,” said Ender, “but I will.” (26) Ender was able to win all the games in the training class. However, he still had a really hard time planning how to save the earth. I would recommend Ender’s Game to readers who really enjoy space adventure. There are many parts that describe in detail the exciting battles fought against the Aliens, where Ender risks his life. I would also recommend this book to people who enjoy video games, because Ender’s training requires him to play a lot of games. The author uses many imaginative details to describe the games. “The small rug before the fire unraveled itself into a long, slender serpent with wicket teeth” (73) I like the book, because it is written in a realistic manner even if it is science fiction. Many thrilling details make me feel like I’m in the situation alongside Ender. I also enjoyed discovering the unique personality of each character and the connection between Ender and his friends. “Alai suddenly kissed Ender on the cheek and whispered in the ear, “Salaam.” That was what Alai had given him; a gift so sacred that even Ender could not be allowed to understand what it meant.”(69-70) I also found interesting how Ender faced each new challenge as he grew older. This is a great book to read, and I recommend it highly Ender’s Game shows us the development of a gifted insecure young boy into a self-confident young man who helps his world under attack reach peace. It is a well written book which any reader would enjoy. Reply by Virginia I have also read Ender's Game and am wondering if you have read the others in the series. The second book, __Speaker for the Dead__, is a little slow, but the rest of them( __Xenocide__, and __Children of the Mind__) are very good. They also are very descriptive but get more intense the farther you go.