I bought the paperback. The paperback is not the easiest thing to wield. Do not overlook the hardcover, as it will look great in your library.
The reason I mentioned the introduction is that it is as important as the book itself. It provides background on the author and a quick overview of how to write a novel course. Orson Scott Card said that the introduction can be skipped, but I would not do it.
I know this isn't focused on the military; however, he accurately captures many situations. From the commander’s intent to training and target of opportunity, I felt like I was in the BNCOC and ANCOC while reading the story.
The story takes place in the future. The enemy attacked humankind twice, and maybe the third time is on the horizon. We are looking for a great leader like the ones from the past to carry us to victory. The question is how to go about finding and preparing the person for the future. We are more interested in Andrew "Ender" Wiggin’s relationship to family and the people around him. The big picture is finding out who/what we are.
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