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Book Review of Ender In Exile

Ender In Exile
Ender In Exile
Author: Orson Scott Card
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


I think Card must be a good writer because I find myself caring deeply about his characters. I kind of hope Ender gets a break at some point. Having saved the world (or did he?) as a child, he is now a teen facing decisions of governance for human colonies in space. I feel like I need to keep reading to find out what happens, but I also am anxious.
I like what Card has to say about the importance of community, but feel sort of sad about the line of thinking that the only good leaders are people who don't want the job or people who act good as a premise for so long, that they actually do become good. It may be true, but I'm thinking twice before handing this one to my kids.