Ender's Game

Ender's Game

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Science Fiction Children’s Action & Adventure +1 more
Format Audiobook
Length 0h 12m
Language English
Published May 18, 2006
Publisher Macmillan Audio
ISBN-10 1427220581
ISBN-13 9781427220585
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Andrew Wiggin, known as Ender, is a prodigious child chosen for the prestigious Battle School, a place designed to train the brightest young minds for an impending alien invasion. As he navigates this complex environment filled with strategic challenges and psychological tests, he believes he is simply engaging in advanced war games. However, unbeknownst to him, the stakes are much higher than mere simulation.

Ender quickly rises through the ranks due to his exceptional tactical skills and leadership qualities. Yet, as he excels, he finds himself increasingly isolated and burdened by the expectations placed upon him. The manipulation by his instructors becomes more apparent, as they mold him into the perfect commander, testing his limits and pushing him towards moral dilemmas.

Amidst his training, Ender grapples with the ethics of warfare and the toll it takes on his psyche. He forms bonds with other recruits, but the competition is fierce, leaving him to question who he can trust. Each battle becomes more than a game; it transforms into a personal struggle against the pressures of excellence and the shadow of loneliness.

With profound themes of strategy, morality, and the inherent consequences of conflict, Ender's journey raises questions about the nature of leadership and the cost of victory. As he confronts the true nature of his mission, Ender must reconcile his identity with the role he has been forced to play, leading to a climactic realization that will forever alter his perception of himself and the world around him.

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