• lightnsfw@reddthat.com
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    8 months ago

    When I re-read Ender’s Game as an adult it felt pretty mary-sueish the second time. I got why I loved it as a kid because the smart socially maladjusted kid (omg he’s just like me) was kicking everyone’s ass and being great at everything. As an adult it seemed a little much. Then again maybe I’m just projecting the hatred I have for my past self onto the book.

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      8 months ago

      I can get that. Its the parts around him being a Mary Sue that work so well. His ultimate draw towards pacifism despite his clear knack for death. I feel like it captures a bullied, maladjusted youth with a clear talent pretty well, all considered.