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katiieecat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
lycheejelly's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Antisemitism, and Colonisation
applesaucecreachur's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My most recent read of this book was in audio format, and as OSC himself claimed, the format added to the experience. I rooted for Ender because he was resilient, and rueful, and relatable and so exceptional that even for all that battle and command school put him through, I still found myself wanting to be in his shoes. The story forces its audience to examine the choices they make, both selfish and sacrificial. On a technical level, the military prowess displayed sets the bar intimidatingly high for any author with a genius protagonist. I’ll definitely want to reread this book in a physical format so that I can annotate.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Fatphobia