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The Review of Little Brother by a Patrick Shepherd was very well structured. As someone who has read the book it gives away just enough to intrigue the reader into wanting to read it. He hints at the major themes of national security and the technology that is used in the novel. Patrick wrote this review in 2008 when the book had first come out. His goal of writing it I'm sure was to get young adults to read it. However the langugae he uses and how he appeals also suggests that perhaps a parent will read the review and suggest it to his/her son or daughter. He talks about how this book has the major themes of a young adult anda is designed for that age group. (pointing out the situations marcus goes thru)

Enders Game reviews

I chose to look at two reviews that were written about Enders Game b/c in my opinion the novel deals with similar issues and themes in terms of adults. The first review I read was written by Orson Scot Card (the author). I"ll admit I was a little shocked to see he actually reviewed his own book.. although it makes sense. "in my fiction I describe only as much as is asbsolutely necessary in order to understand what is going on; the rest, the readers create in their own imagination,. As an author he is able to speak to his audience of readers from another source opposed to his webcite. He looked at earlier reviews and commented on them addressing what he felt was necessary to defend his work.

"I thank those of you who have given your hearts to my story of Ender Wiggin; I also thank those who, while you did not like the book, wrote your negative views with dignity and with reasonable respect for others - including, I might add, the author, who, while he might have written a bad book, did not thereby commit a crime or unnatural act. If America can forgive Bill Clinton, surely there's room for a bit of forgiveness for the imperfections of a few bad writers now and then."-orson scott card

I also looked at another review of Enders Game that was much less hostile. This reviewer felt the book was approperate for younger audiences however that they might not understan it as much as an older audience. Again the discussion of having the government control everything is shocking. Too how many children can be born to your rights online.