Ringworld by Larry Niven

342 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

The artefact is a circular ribbon of matter six hundred million miles long and ninety million miles in radius. Pierson's puppeteers, the aliens who discovered it, are understandably wary of encountering the builders of such an immense structure an...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 41%
challenging 20%
funny 16%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
tense 14%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 27%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 37% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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