The story shocked me from the beginning because of the violence. I wasn't expecting nor the swearing. But about halfway through the swearing seems to be less frequent and the violence is just how the world has been created. Orson Scott Card is a great writer, although I hated all the comma splices he peppered the dialogue with—my editor instinct wanted to change them to periods or em-dashes. My other complaint was he rarely tagged his dialogue.
The story, thought—the story! I loved the storyline. Little genius children who change the world . . . and ultimately they do change the world. By the end of the book, I had a desire to read more about Ender, Bean, and the others. There were so many interesting characters and intriguing situations. I really felt sorry for Ender, who had incredible talent and empathy, but had to use those things that were violent. I love it when a story makes me think.
In other news, I've started running again. I'm trying to find a route that is about 5K long, so I can start preparing for the race on June 2. I think I have found one, but I'll have to run faster if I want t get in a good workout before work. I'm also in need of getting a good running shoe, so wish me luck. My feet will appreciate it!
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