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Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

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In Ender's Game, did you enjoy ...

... a high-stakes competition with a clear mission driving the plot?

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

If you were drawn in by Ender's intense training and the relentless drive to win in Ender's Game, you'll love The Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen is thrust into a brutal arena, forced to use her wits and skills to survive while every action is dictated by the urgent goal of winning the deadly games.

... characters undergoing profound personal change through trials?

Dune by Frank Herbert

If you appreciated watching Ender Wiggin evolve from a gifted child into a complex leader, you'll find Paul Atreides’ journey in Dune equally compelling. Paul’s transformation in the face of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival on the desert planet mirrors Ender’s own growth under pressure.

... deep exploration of non-human societies and cultures?

The Left Hand Of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

If the depiction of the Formics and the challenge of understanding alien minds in Ender's Game fascinated you, The Left Hand of Darkness will immerse you in the strange and nuanced world of Gethen. Here, the protagonist must navigate a society with radically different customs and biology, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be 'alien.'

... realistic military science fiction with detailed technology and tactics?

Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein

If you enjoyed the military training, tactical battles, and plausible science in Ender's Game, Starship Troopers delivers a similarly immersive experience. Follow Juan Rico through rigorous boot camp and into the heart of interstellar warfare, where the technology and strategies feel strikingly real.

... thought-provoking ethical dilemmas and questions about humanity?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If Ender's morally fraught choices and the underlying philosophical questions of Ender's Game resonated with you, Never Let Me Go will haunt you with its explorations of identity, destiny, and the ethics of using young people for a greater cause.

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