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Book Review of Ender's Game (Ender, Bk 1)

Ender's Game (Ender, Bk 1)
Ender's Game (Ender, Bk 1)
Author: Orson Scott Card
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Aliens have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human species. To make sure humans win the next encounter, the world government has taken to breeding military geniuses--and then training them in the arts of war. The early training, not surprisingly, takes the form of games. Ender Wiggin is a genius among geniuses: he wins all the games. He is smart enough to know that time is running out. But is he smart enough to save the planet?