Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card

10/10

Due to the first few days of March Madness, I have been unable to find time to make a quick post the last few days. But thanks to the boring Syracuse v Gonzaga blowout I feel I have a moments time once and for all.

Ender's Shadow is today's choice. It is the fifth book written in the Ender series. However, it is not the fifth chronologically speaking in terms of the story. It is actually the same time line as that of the first book, Ender's Game. It is even telling of the same basic story, which is the human battle in space by a bunch of super young kids. But this time it is told from Bean's perspective. Bean was my favorite character behind Ender in the first book, so this was truly an exciting treat. I got to relive some awesome battle school moments and enjoy it all while learning and experiencing more. Some awesome, awesome stuff. Really enjoyed this book and came to appreciate Bean all the more.

A quote:

"Do you know why Satan is so angry all the time? Because whenever he works a particularly clever bit of mischief, God uses it to serve his own righteous purposes."

P.S. I love the huge book cover pictures.