Ender in Exile
by Orson Scott Card
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Book Reviews of Ender in Exile
Book Review: A lot of filler... read Ender's Game first.
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been a big fan of Orson Scott Card's Ender series since I read it a few years ago. Ender's Game is just brilliant storytelling, and Speaker for the Dead is equally good, perhaps even better themes and story woven through it. So when I saw Ender In Exile on the library shelf, it was a no-brainer to pick it up.
Ender In Exile is not a book you would want to pick up and read as a stand-alone story without having at least read Ender's Game first. EIE takes place somewhere in between two of the final chapters of Ender's Game, telling the story of the teenaged Ender Wiggin. Once he had defeated humanity's mortal enemies and then had his reputation dragged through the mud in court martial, he then travels off to become the governor of a colony on another planet. A good bit of the story is told in the form of emails exchanged between Ender, his parents, his siblings Valentine and Peter, and Ender's former military commander. Ender manipulates situations with seeming effortlessness, always nobly wanting the good and right thing.
EIE will be interesting to you if you've read and enjoyed the other books in the Ender series. If not, I'd probably stay away from it, and would recommend Ender's Game instead as a good introduction to Card's work. I think it's time that OSC come up with a new story and series.
Book Review: Ender in Exile-A worthy addition to the series
Summary: 5 Stars
Scott Orson Card has crafted yet another brilliant novel in the Ender series. As a reader, I was first familiar with the End Game novel as recommended in my kids school, so when Exile arrived, I dove right into it.
As a novel, it occurs between Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead and includes some threads from the Shadow books. We come to the novel after Ender (Ender Wiggins) has left battle school and now seeks redemption.
To properly enjoy Exile, it would make sense to be familiar with the rest of the series, as many references help make sense of the general themes. It is not necessary, but it does make the book more satisfying (or is that just a ploy to get readers to buy the other books?).
I was very intrigued with the themes Card manages to weave into the Ender mythology. There are leadership themes, survival themes, morality and iimmorality, the value of life and values of life, and regret. Exile is no light read.
The amazing thing about the series is how it has been accepted by readers of all ages and occupations. Audio novel, comic book, and novel, it has expanded to all of the media. Good fiction has the power to do that.
Thank you for an exceptional book and series. May it never 'end'!
Tim Lasiuta
Book Review: Yeah, Okay. But Where's the Old Magic?
Summary: 3 Stars
This book details more of the life of Ender Wiggin, whose story has played a role in many of Orson Scott Card's novels.
I remember when I started reading about Ender. Back then, I loved Card's books "Ender's Game," "Speaker for the Dead," and "Xenocide." These are some of my favorite science fiction novels. In these books, the characters popped off the page and came alive for me. These books were gripping, intense, and thoughtful, and they made me reconsider my personal philosophy of life.
In contrast, "Ender in Exile" was merely good. It was fun to read, but, in quality, it doesn't come close to those first three books.
If the author, Orson Scott Card, continues to write books involving characters from this universe, I'll continue to read them. "Ender in Exile" was engaging and fun, as were the books in Card's "Shadow" series. But, as I read them, I'll continue to wonder: "Where did the author's old magic go? It was there, and it was great, but now it's gone."
If you haven't read "Ender's Game," and etc., then I don't recommend reading this book. Start with those older books, and work your way forward. If you have read all of those books, and you've enjoyed them, then I do recommend "Ender in Exile" as well. But don't expect anything amazing!
Book Review: Darter Wiggin
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are looking for an awesome science fiction you have hit pay dirt. Ender in Exile is an amazing book about a thirteen to fifteen year-old boy named Andrew "Ender" Wiggin. Ender always knows what others are thinking and is effective at influencing other people's thoughts.
Ender has been exiled on a planet called Eros for a year since the war against the Formics ended. Ender goes onto a colony ship and travels to a colony planet. Dorabella plans to get her daughter to get Ender to love her. This causes a PG-13 victory for Ender. Before Ender arrives at colony planet problems appear. On Shakespeare he then makes the greatest discovery of his life and later meets a terrible foe.
I would highly recommend this book to confident science fiction readers. Through Ender, Card teaches power and negotiation. Card put a letter written by a character to another character at the beginning of each chapter. I felt this was an amazing way of showing the passing of time. I loved Card's descriptive style and his mysterious new characters. Ender in Exile is second in this 5 part series. You should read Ender's Game before reading this book. So if you have ever wanted a good science fiction, find Ender in Exile in a library or book store near you.
Book Review: Good Book - Great for Ender Fans
Summary: 4 Stars
This book lies directly between Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead. It also wraps up some of the story from the Shadow books. I think that anyone new to the Ender saga would be well advised to read the books in published order and save this for later, even though it fits in earlier from a chronological point of view.
The book is very cerebral and much of the emotional impact relies upon familiarity with the works already out there. Sometimes really getting a feel for what is going on requires knowing events from Ender's Game and the other books.
Card is a good author and writes well. The characters are strong and it is an extremely interesting story dealing with many themes already brought up in the Ender books. It is one more opportunity to dig deeply into ideas about leadership, morality, survival, regrets, forgiveness, the sanctity of life, etc.
I think the people who are going to enjoy this book the most are those hardcore fans who will be happy just to have more. The good news for them is that this is a solid effort, not just something cranked out for more profit. They will be able to enjoy spending some more time in the world they have come to love.