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Haven't read Ringworld but my dad is forever mentioning it and for that reason I have it on my TBR list. I just never seem to get around to it. I think I'll give the audiobook a go instead.
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12-04-2012, 07:26 AM | #18 |
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My favorite is Protector.
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Ah yes. I remember the story though I had forgotten the title. We learn something about their homeworld in the story as I recall.
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Yes I too loved Protector.
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Most of the Tales of Known Space are very good but Ringworld's ending...annoyed me. Humorous intent or not. Spoiler:
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I do wish they were available as ebooks.
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Yep, and they are suppose to be cowards though there is a contradiction I think. Or at least there are some who are brave as they do sometimes interact with beings from other cultures. And they do have business dealings with others (the aformentioned General Products ship hulls) so you have to wonder how they can do that and be a race of cowards at the same time.
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Message boards? Telepresence would be my guess. Maybe via on-screen avatars. (Think of Asimov's Solaria, from THE NAKED SUN.) |
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Really liked Ringworld, but not enough to pursue the series. I've got a printed edition, can't bring myself to give or sell it, but not interested in a reread either. Hmmm...maybe it is time.
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