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5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking as well as a man but different, July 7 2004

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B. M Purcell (Peoria, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ringworld Engineers (Mass Market Paperback)

Niven stages John Campbell's definition of 'the alien' against a humungous big backdrop. Niven minored in Psych, and in college his genteel nerves got him in the nut hatch.
Are Protectors Hans Eysenck's Psychopaths with thicker skins and big brains?
I got the RE serial in Galileo magazine twent years ago, and loved it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another solid Niven novel, Feb 3 2004

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William A. Hensler (Holt, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This is money well spent. I enjoyed this novel and spent nearly a whole night reading it in one sitting. I will never tire of Larry Niven when he sticks to Known Space, the best of his fiction areas. I like the Pupperteers, the Kzin, and Pac. Larry delivers a nearly perfect end to the Ringworld series. I have had personal conversations with him back in 1983 and he never intended to make more Known Space books. Note, you should read this novel before reading "Ringworld's Children", due out in Summer of 2004. Enjoy it, I did!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good solid sequel, Jan 2 2003

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Bradford Hull (Utah) - See all my reviews

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If you enjoyed the original Ringworld, then Ringworld Engineers will be worth your time.

Twenty years after the first Novel, Louis Wu goes back to find the Ringworld's orbit has degenerated and will collide with its parent star in a matter of a few years. He decides to save Ringworld no matter the cost.

Although not quite as enthralling as the first installment, the book is worth the effort as Niven reveals who built the Ringworld and some more information on some of its intricacies. A good read and highly recommended.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Has answers, has conflict, but not as enjoyable as Ringworld
Granted, I couldn't put it down, but that's just how I am when I want to know the answer to something. Read more

Published on Oct 31 2002 by Rachel Watkins

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sequel, Ringworld's Secrets Revealed
Ringworld Engineers is one of the best Sci Fi books I've ever read. It greatly expands on its predecessor, filling in gaps and solving the mysteries of the first book. Read more

Published on Sep 4 2002 by paul woods