Ender's Game

Wow...okay. I can see why people really like this book. If I were to write a illegitimate review it would probably take me an hour so I'll be brief. I had a hard time getting into/reading this book but overall it blew me away. I generally don't like super gritty stories with tons of mean spirited characters which is one reason I had trouble with this one. I also am really bored by explanations of strategy and war tactics which was like 50% of the book. HOWEVER, the way OSC delves into the psychology of all the characters and the meaning behind all their actions was fantastic. I don't REALLY wanna make comparisons (cuz I feel like people will get mad) but I'm going to anyway. This book felt like a combination of Divergent, Doctor Who, and Neon Genesis Evangelion to me. Divergent, because it is young kids forced to grow up very quickly and they are both strengthened and harmed by “tough love” and training. Doctor Who because the book is all about empathy and how no life is unimportant. And finally Neon Genesis Evangelion because it's one big mind screw and the adults are ruthless to the kids (and sometimes the kids are ruthless to each other). Okay, done making pointless comparisons, I loved this book and nothing is quite like it. I have no idea how the heck they'll successfully make it into a movie but I look forward to seeing them try.

It's just a shame Orson Scott Card is an ignorant piece of crap.