![]() The first in the Ender’s Game series, this novel establishes the world of the series, wherein governments breed genetically modified, genius child soldiers to be the leaders of tomorrow in the war against the Formics – an insectoid race of hostile invading aliens. So, without further ado, let’s get started! Ender’s Game (Ender Series) While the novels themselves were designed to be enjoyed as stand alone outings, there is still a reading order for those looking to engage with the entire series. Now that you know a little more about the Ender’s Game series, and the wider work of Orson Scott Card, it’s time to examine the series itself.Īs with any large franchise, knowing where to begin can be daunting to new readers. Beginning with the first novel, the series takes us to a dystopian point in Earth’s future, where mankind had become growingly imperialistic and has been locked in a vicious and unrelenting war with an insectoid species (‘Formics’) whom the people dubbed ‘the Buggers’.įollowing the exploits of protagonist Andrew ‘Ender’ Wiggin, a child soldier trained at ‘battle school’ to fight the creatures, the Ender’s Game series sees the titular hero rise through the ranks – questioning the war itself, and the motivations of his superiors. ![]()
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