Don't Hate Ender's Game

During a book club meeting in 2013, we were introduced to Ender’s Game. At the time, the movie was about six months from coming to theaters. After review and critique, we found that while both were intriguing and entertaining, but as often is the case, the book was better than the movie. Maybe because it allows for each person to use their own imagination and make the read their own. Or maybe movies just leave out too many details. Who would ever think that a young, supposedly inept and frail man child such as Ender Wiggins would ever be chosen to be on a team training for the biggest battle of mankind. Go figure. I was excited about it because I always root for the underdog. The story line is engaging and encouraging because Ender represents the insecure kid in all of us. We all have potential to do whatever our heart desires, to live out our wildest dreams. But outside forces, self doubt and unfortunate circumstances get in the way. Once we start to believe in ourselves, that we can do anything, then we CAN do anything, just like Ender. Thank you Ender. This was a case where we didn’t hate the player, or the game.