Ringworld
by Larry Niven
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Author: Larry NivenEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1985-09-12
ISBN: 0345333926
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Del Rey
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Summary: 5 Stars
This is just one more review on the favorable side, since there's some disagreement among past reviewers. I would argue that this book is a strong competitor for the title of Best SF Novel Ever, if such a judgment made any sense. Niven introduces here two or three totally novel and fecund innovations, and he is peerless at "thinking through" the (psychosocial as well as technico-causal) implications of these innovations. Since these are the distinctive tasks of SF, he's the best in SF, and this novel is a self-contained exemplar of his work. It also sets up, moderately well and seemingly unintentionally, two very inventive sequels (at least). My only complaint is that Niven is not great at character development--the characters are very interesting types, but they don't develop or relate at a deep level. Overall, though, absolutely superb
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