The narrative structure of Ender’s Game is both linear and non-linear. The game begins in medias res, or in the middle of the action, and progresses forward through time. Each day, the player sees k

Ender's Game, written by Orson Scott Card, primarily follows a linear narrative structure. The story begins with its protagonist, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, starting as a young boy and progressively grows older throughout the novel. However, there are few instances where its linearity is broken by secondary narratives focusing on Ender's siblings, Peter and Valentine, and their contributions to Earth's politics, which interweave within the main plot. The novel does not begin in medias res, as it starts with Ender's selection process at a young age before he is taken into the International Fleet's Battle School. This decision acts as the catalyst for the events that unfold throughout the story. While the majority of the novel portrays Ender's experiences systematically, there are certain instances when the narrative refers to past events and character backstories as context, which could be considered as flashbacks. Overall, Ender's Game predominantly follows a linear narrative structure, with limited occurrences of non-linear elements in the form of character recollections or secondary narratives. This narrative allows readers to follow and understand Ender's journey and the challenges he faces coherently.