I feel like all the other reviewers who gave this book 1 star. The book's plot line was weak, I got tired of the endless military babel and the snooze fest "battles." The book had unnecessary religious undertones, add to that the continuous anti-military/anti-authority propaganda and you have a great brain washing book for young minds. The only thing I can see that made this book redeemable was the obsessive game play, I SUPPOSE young boys/men who never grew up types love reading about someone playing video games, but I personally need a little more to keep me entertained. This book was a huge waste. If only Card could reimburse me my time and money then maybe I wouldn't feel ripped off.