Hatrack River Forum: To read or not to read, that is the question

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Posted by Notorious Shira (Member # 6089) on :

well, im just thinking about reading Ender's Game again and i would like some refreshment of memory if anyone has any...i remember i liked the book and it was very technology-oriented. Help a soul out!

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Actually, it is very character oriented and the technology is nothing much deeper than you'd encounter in a good video game (hence the "Game" in the title).

It's got alien threat, kids, deep convictions, and a lot of interpersonal tension.

I love re-reading it.

Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :

Here. [Smile]

Or here.

[ January 22, 2004, 06:05 PM: Message edited by: Javert Hugo ]

Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :

well, I know that if I liked a book well, I reread it when I have a lot of spare time (such as work!). However, since I know how it ends, I get even more worked up, like, "NO! DON'T DO IT! IT'S A TRAP!" and so on.

Plus, the second time around, you're not trying to wrap your head around jargon and subplots, and you can enjoy the book more (like I did for LotR).

The perfect way to refresh your memory is to reread it.

[ January 22, 2004, 06:06 PM: Message edited by: MaydayDesiax ]

Posted by Beren One Hand (Member # 3403) on :

I envy you! I love it when I kind of forget key moments in movies or books that I love and then I get to experience the magic all over again. [Wink]

Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :

I am blessed with a wonderfully long memory for books, movies and songs. However, it is rather shocking when I forget something important in the story, in a "Wow, that one hit me from behind" kind of way. I happen to rush through books because I get so into it, I want to find out what happens in the end. The second time is more relaxed because it's not the mad rush to the last page, and I enjoy it more.

In fact, for tTT and RotK, I rushed through and kept skipping pages, so some parts I didn't even REMEMBER when I saw the movies, I had to go back and reread it to make sure I hadn't missed anything.

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

I thought the "Game" in the title was an ironic reference to...
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the twist that it was not a game.

It wasn't that jumbled with Technology to me.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

I think you're right pooka. The "game" actually has several layers of meaning.