Ender's Game

Ender's game is a book that is simple in its language, and grand in its story. Ender is the protagonist in a world where an alien invasion (in 2 phases) has shaped the outlook on the world. Fear of a third invasion shapes the world in a unique political reality: unity among the nations with one common enemy: the buggers.
The story revolves mostly about a young boy (Andrew “Ender” Wiggins) that is broken down again and again to be used as the ultimate weapon in the fight against these aliens.

The book really excels in hooking the readers and creating sympathy for the empathetic and strong Ender. A riveting read that you will devour in no time.

The only thing that confounded me was the intelligence of all the Wiggins children. Where did it come from? From the story it seems that the father is a daft simpleton, and the mother is not really a very important character.

I'll leave you with this beautiful quote:
In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him.