77 pages 2 hours read

Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

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Reviews & Readership

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Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is widely praised for its compelling and complex protagonist, Ender Wiggin, and its thought-provoking take on leadership, strategy, and morality. The novel's fast-paced narrative and intricate battle scenes captivate readers. However, some criticize Card's moral ambiguity and the portrayal of violence.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ender's Game?

Readers who would enjoy Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game are typically fans of science fiction with complex characters and ethical dilemmas. Suitable for those who appreciated the strategical brilliance in Dune by Frank Herbert or the young protagonist in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

Recommended

Reading Age

12+years

Lexile Level

780L

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy
Classic Fiction
Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Bullying
Military / War
Period
Cold War
Themes
Society: War
Relationships: Teams
Values/Ideas: Win & Lose