I said that I would expand my reading and include some science fiction, and I've made good on that promise. Alyse gave me Ender's Game to read while I was in Texas. It was a much easier read than I was anticipating, and I got through most of it on the plane ride.
The main character (Ender) is met when he is only 6 years old. It's hard to keep the age in your mind while reading. The kids in this novel are all so intelligent and mature, which is why they're in the Battle School with Ender. I feel like this book is just as political as it is adventurous. Ender is a "Third", or third child of a family. The Earth has apparently been overpopulated, and Thirds are looked down upon. Ender's brother and sister are also included in the novel, and they play the political roles.
Like I mentioned, there is a lot of adventure throughout this novel. There weren't any slow parts, and I never wanted to stop reading. I probably could have gotten through it in one sitting if I didn't have to get off the airplane!
All in all, I think I give this 4 stars. It still isn't my favorite genre, and I'm not sure I would read it over and over, but I am glad I read through at least once. Give it a shot if you want a good story.
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