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The Gripping Hand (Audio Cassette)

de Larry Niven (Author), Jerry Pournelle (Author), Jay O. Sanders (Contributor)
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This sequel to the authors' 1974 classic The Mote in God's Eye takes place some 25 years after the events of that book. The alien "Moties" remain quarantined in their own system, but the formation of a new star nearby suggests an opportunity for the Moties to escape into the galaxy, where their explosive population growth and the efficiency of their specialized subspecies--Engineers, Mediators, Warriors, etc.--may challenge the survival of the Empire of Man. Imperial scientists, however, may have found a way for the Moties to control their population and thus reduce their threat enough to allow them to become the Empire's allies. Led by Horace Bury and Kevin Renner (veterans of the first Mote expedition), a hastily assembled Imperial force struggles to contain the Moties long enough to negotiate a peaceful settlement. Though the first third of the book drags, once the action moves to the Mote system, readers will be hooked. Some of the intriguing subtexts, such as the prevailing xenophobia, are disturbing, while others, including warnings about overpopulation, enlighten. But Niven and Pournelle ( Footfall ) don't explore these ideas deeply enough to make their story any more than a perfectly adequate, largely irrelevant sequel.
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This sequel to The Mote in God's Eye, written 18 years ago, continues the war between humans and the Moties. Humans fear cooperation and joint use of the universe from another "intelligent" race. Jay Sanders provides accents and unique vocal intonations for each of his characters, including clicks, buzzes and voices over speakers. Unfortunately the abridgment is very hard to follow. Sequences are chopped with no bridging sentences. Reading the previous volume is essential for understanding most events. The novel may be better suited to unabridged format. M.B.K. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Larry Niven ... another way to spell unique, Juil 10 2004
Par Michael (Orleans, Ontario Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Following up on "The Mote in Gods Eye" was a difficult job, which is why it took so long. Staying true to the original, this sequal does not dissapoint.
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Average scifi, Jui 23 2004
Par Fx3 (California, USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: The Gripping Hand (Mass Market Paperback)
I have to agree with other reviewers. This book is not that great. I truly enjoyed "The Mote in God's Eye", a masterpiece, and was eager to go back to its universe. Unfortunately, "The Gripping Hand" is a tedious exercise of authorship. The book is divided into two parts. The first one prepares the actual action in which the moties are involved (no spoiler, this is very predictable). It is just an unbearable tale of space politics and average character development with very little action. The second half is more interesting, and it does make use of some slick ideas, but the story is too fragmented to be exciting. In summary, Larry and Jerry wasted a couple of good ideas, and a lot of the credit they gained from "The Mote".
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4.0étoiles sur 5 The Moties are Back!, Avril 21 2004
Par J. Vilches (Dallas, TX) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: The Gripping Hand (Mass Market Paperback)
In this sequel to The Mote in God's Eye, humans and the alien "Moties" once again come into contact with dramatic results. The Empire of Man has a blockade to keep the Moties bottled up in their own system because the Moties are explosively expansive and would quickly overrun the Empire. Horace Bury, an Imperial Trader, and Kevin Renner, his pilot, travel through the Empire helping Naval Intelligence quell rebellion. But Bury and Renner, veterans from the first contact with the Moties, have another goal: to make sure that the Moties stay penned up in their system. When they find possible evidence that the Moties may escape, they pull all the strings they can find in order to visit the blockade. Events unfold quickly and they end up once more in the Mote system, trying to prevent a disaster. They have help of Chris and Glenda Ruth Blain, the two children of the first expedition's captain. The Blaine's have unique insight into the situation because they grew up around the only Moties allowed into the Empire.

The tension is thick at times, and the space battles are well plotted. However, there are large stretches consisting of political intrigue and Motie history lessons that slow down the plot considerably. I think the sections are interspersed well enough to hold the reader's interest. Some of the plot twists were hard to follow, especially once the Moties are involved. However, considering the chaos involved during battles and throwing in completely alien thought patters, it's probably fair to have some confusion in the plot. The characters are engaging, but I found it a little annoying that some of them just drop out of the story at the end without resolutions.

The Gripping Hand is definitely easier to read if you have the background found in The Mote in God's Eye. However, like most sequels, it doesn't live up to the promise of the first book. It's entertaining, but not destined to be a classic.

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3.0étoiles sur 5 Mostly mediocre, but has its good parts.
First off, I read this off and on during one semester - no other fiction for 3 months. I found that ultimatly, it didn't keep my interest much of the time and I gravitated toward... Read more
Publié le Juil 10 2003 par Edit your Pen Name

2.0étoiles sur 5 a very disappointing sequel
The Mote in God's Eye was one of the best sci-fi stories of the last 30-odd years. In order to stand up to it, Niven and Pournelle had to produce something really good. Read more
Publié le Nov. 2 2002 par johnk29

1.0étoiles sur 5 Don't bother
One of the poorest examples of science fiction I've ever come across. It's hard to believe that it was turned out by Niven and Pournelle. Read more
Publié le Jui 6 2002 par Philip Crissman

2.0étoiles sur 5 Disappointing
A very disappointing sequel. Like many others who have commented, I am a big fan of "The Mote in God's Eye", and although sequels often fall short of the original, this... Read more
Publié le Déc 7 2001 par publius21

5.0étoiles sur 5 An entertaining talk-a-thon
Eighteen years in the making! the cover proclaims. Not that I believe they spent the last eighteen years writing it but I guess everyone is allowed some poetic license. Read more
Publié le Sep 2 2001 par Michael Battaglia

4.0étoiles sur 5 Standard sequel fare...
Look, this is a sequel folks, and like nearly all sequels, it loses some of the magical mystery of First Contact. Read more
Publié le Aoû 27 2001 par Steven Dennis

4.0étoiles sur 5 A terrific sequel! You'll love it if you love Niven!
First the praise- This is a terrific and spellbinding sequel to "The Mote in God's Eye". "The Gripping Hand" keeps you turning pages with a well crafted... Read more
Publié le Juil 6 2001 par wellsoul@zdnetonebox.com

5.0étoiles sur 5 Great sequel
Good sequel. Compared to many of the sequels on the market today (Hammers slammers; Eye of the world; etc;) this one delivers. Read more
Publié le Fév 11 2001

1.0étoiles sur 5 A HUGE disappointment
Frankly, after waiting for several years for the sequel, I was severely disappointed. Mote was undoubtedly a great book, one of the best first contact novels ever written and I am... Read more
Publié le Janv. 9 2001

3.0étoiles sur 5 3 Motie hands, none gripping too tightly
Niven and Pournelle are, in my opinion, the greatest science fiction writing partnership since Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth. On a good day, they are even better. Read more
Publié le Oct. 26 2000 par Bill Mac

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