Im not a reader.. I mean..I dont often sit down and just read a book. To me, there's better things to do..like..uh..not read? But there is ONE series of books that have caused me to do the opposite of the above..
The first book is called Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Its catagorized as Sci-Fi but its none of that mind blowing stuff. Basically, its like 50-100 years in the future and due to a couple attacks from some bug like creatures, Earth has decided to train children to be the next Generals of the forces dedicated to stopping a 3rd invasion. The children are taken from 8yrs old and placed in a space station like school where they have classes..and coolest of all, are divided in to armies of 40 child soldiers and one child general who train and have zero gravity laser gun fights.
The story profiles Ender (real name Andrew) who is chosen at the age of 6 to go to the school due to his maturity and ability. You follow him through the school as he is placed in various armies and battles and has problems with the kids. I dont wanna give away endings or plots but its a great EASY read and had numerous books after it.
A parallel series has been written that profiles the Ender story from a different student on the station.
Of course, after you read Ender's Game, you MUST check out
http://www.ansiblemoo.org/ where you can join a MOO (like a MUD, but its pure Role Play and not killing.) There -IS- a working battle room that you can fight in. I've commanded Leopard Army with a fairly impressive battle record. muhaha.
So C`mon. READ IT
Topic: Got books ? (Read 1969 times)