Ringworld by Larry Niven

jarrahloh · 12-02-2012, 11:59 PM

Any of you guys reads these books.
I read the first, but was a bit disappointed.

Four stars for the first half, two stars for the second.

Began promising and really felt like it was building to something amazing, but nothing really happened.

Also, people seem to never mention the comedy in this book. Definitely has subtle hints of 'Hitcher's Guide' style of comedy.
The luck of Teela Brown.

kennyc · 12-03-2012, 08:06 AM

Ringworld was/is one of my all time favorites. I love/loved all Niven's Known space stories, many great short stories.

Apache · 12-03-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Ringworld was/is one of my all time favorites. I love/loved all Niven's Known space stories, many great short stories.

This.
Apache

Hamlet53 · 12-03-2012, 08:44 AM

I loved the first Ringworld book. Like the second, Ringworld Engineers, but no where near as much as the first. Did not care for the third, The Ringworld Throne, at all. Based on that I never read Ringworld's Children. All of this is from memories of over 30 years ago.

kennyc · 12-03-2012, 09:06 AM

and yes I must agree many (if not all) of the ring-world follow on novels were poor.

DrNefario · 12-03-2012, 09:57 AM

I thought Ringworld was okay, but it didn't inspire me to seek out any more in the same setting.

kennyc · 12-03-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DrNefario

I thought Ringworld was okay, but it didn't inspire me to seek out any more in the same setting.

The "Known Space" stories cover a much bigger universe than just the ring-world system.

He really created a whole background that is only partially revealed in Ringworld

World of Ptavvs is excellent as are the "Stories of Known Space"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Known_Space

Hamlet53 · 12-03-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

The "Known Space" stories cover a much bigger universe than just the ring-world system.

He really created a whole background that is only partially revealed in Ringworld

World of Ptavvs is excellent as are the "Stories of Known Space"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Known_Space

Excellent observation. A prior reading of a the first couple of Man-Kzin War novels does wonders in understanding the crew visiting Ringworld and their interactions for the first of the Ringworld Books.

PurpleStar · 12-03-2012, 11:06 AM

I was just thinking that I wanted to finally read Ringworld, but I can't find it on e-book!

crich70 · 12-03-2012, 11:26 AM

The puppeteers are also explored as an alien species in the 1st book. I remember it for his made up curse word as well. i.e Tanj =There Ain't No Justice. lol. And of course there is Louis Wu and his luck (good and bad) with women.

Synamon · 12-03-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleStar

I was just thinking that I wanted to finally read Ringworld, but I can't find it on e-book!

Do you like audiobooks? Overdrive has it, check your library.

I listened to Ringworld last summer, I enjoyed the sociological themes, but I wasn't inspired to go further.

jarrahloh · 12-03-2012, 07:15 PM

It is not commercially available on eBook. But it is around.

I actually listened to the audiobook version, and it was a pretty good job.

BenG · 12-04-2012, 01:19 AM

The Pierson's Puppeteers first made an appearance in the short story "Neutron Star" which appeared in the collection "Tales of Known Space."

It's surprising how much of Niven's work is unavailable for ereaders.

HarryT · 12-04-2012, 02:36 AM

Yes, Mr Niven's work is sadly unrepresented as ebooks. Pretty much all that's available are his collaborations with Mr Pournelle.

owly · 12-04-2012, 04:04 AM

I'd think the Man-Kzin books would be a copyright nightmare with all those different authors..

12-02-2012, 11:59 PM	#1
jarrahloh Cageside Chronicles Posts: 35 Karma: 506070 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kindle Touch, Kobo Touch, iPhone	Ringworld by Larry Niven Any of you guys reads these books. I read the first, but was a bit disappointed. Four stars for the first half, two stars for the second. Began promising and really felt like it was building to something amazing, but nothing really happened. Also, people seem to never mention the comedy in this book. Definitely has subtle hints of 'Hitcher's Guide' style of comedy. The luck of Teela Brown.

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Ringworld was/is one of my all time favorites. I love/loved all Niven's Known space stories, many great short stories.

12-03-2012, 08:44 AM	#4
Hamlet53 Nameless Being	I loved the first Ringworld book. Like the second, Ringworld Engineers, but no where near as much as the first. Did not care for the third, The Ringworld Throne, at all. Based on that I never read Ringworld's Children. All of this is from memories of over 30 years ago.

12-03-2012, 09:06 AM	#5
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	and yes I must agree many (if not all) of the ring-world follow on novels were poor.

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DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,227 Karma: 12029046 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	I thought Ringworld was okay, but it didn't inspire me to seek out any more in the same setting.

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PurpleStar Wizard Posts: 1,625 Karma: 11387182 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen)	I was just thinking that I wanted to finally read Ringworld, but I can't find it on e-book!

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crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	The puppeteers are also explored as an alien species in the 1st book. I remember it for his made up curse word as well. i.e Tanj =There Ain't No Justice. lol. And of course there is Louis Wu and his luck (good and bad) with women.

12-03-2012, 07:15 PM	#12
jarrahloh Cageside Chronicles Posts: 35 Karma: 506070 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kindle Touch, Kobo Touch, iPhone	It is not commercially available on eBook. But it is around. I actually listened to the audiobook version, and it was a pretty good job.

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BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	The Pierson's Puppeteers first made an appearance in the short story "Neutron Star" which appeared in the collection "Tales of Known Space." It's surprising how much of Niven's work is unavailable for ereaders.

12-04-2012, 02:36 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, Mr Niven's work is sadly unrepresented as ebooks. Pretty much all that's available are his collaborations with Mr Pournelle.

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owly Guru Posts: 729 Karma: 3822612 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Paperwhite 2, Kobo Aura H2O	I'd think the Man-Kzin books would be a copyright nightmare with all those different authors..