1. The Story
If you read this book, you know exactly what I mean. If you read Ender's Shadow, even better, since the screenplay is reportedly a combination of both books. There is so much to work with here and Card did an amazing job of predicting what the world may look like. Written in 1985, Ender's Game deals with topical issues like population control, rampant xenophobia and violent, excessive bullying. A major plot point revolves around the use of an anonymous "Net" that connects all of civilization through computers. The similarities to our world, almost 30 years later, are eerie. Beyond these plot points, though, lies an amazing adaptation of the traditional hero's journey. Friends are made and lost. Lessons are learned. Battles are won. Harsh consequences are rendered with regularity. There is a reason Ender's Game won the Nebula Award in 1985 and the Hugo Award in 1986. This is a great story, one worthy of the millions of fans who follow it and of an amazing film adaptation. Yes, Hollywood knows how to screw up a good thing. They also know how to make a damn good movie though. I for one choose to look on with optimism, with the hope that one the best books of my youth will get the treatment it deserves. I may very well be disappointed but I'll cross that bridge when I get there. "Remember. The enemy's gate is down." - Bean What are you expecting from Ender's Game? Let us know in the comments below.