So there's this lawsuit. I'm sure you've heard of it. Where JK Rowling is suing that librarian from Michigan who's been running the Harry Potter Lexicon for years and now wants to publish a print form? Sounds familiar, right? Well, Orson Scott Card got LOTS to say about it:
"Well, heck, I feel like the plot of my novel Ender's Game was stolen by J.K. Rowling.
A young kid growing up in an oppressive family situation suddenly learns that he is one of a special class of children with special abilities, who are to be educated in a remote training facility where student life is dominated by an intense game played by teams flying in midair, at which this kid turns out to be exceptionally talented and a natural leader. He trains other kids in unauthorized extra sessions, which enrages his enemies, who attack him with the intention of killing him; but he is protected by his loyal, brilliant friends and gains strength from the love of some of his family members. He is given special guidance by an older man of legendary accomplishments who previously kept the enemy at bay. He goes on to become the crucial figure in a struggle against an unseen enemy who threatens the whole world."
That's all quite funny if you've read both Rowling & Card's work, which I have.
Read the rest of the article.
What do you think? Is Steven Vander Ark in the wrong? Should he be allowed to publish it? Do you agree with Orson Scott Card, author of MY favorite book, Ender's Game, when he says that Rowling is a hypocrite?
Personally, I think she's being silly. But feel free to disagree with me.
And don't think I always agree with OSC, because I don't. I'm just saying.
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