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A review by radmansparks1998
Ringworld by Larry Niven
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Sci-fi with heavy world building emphasis at the cost of an engaging plot and characters. Some interesting ideas and themes presented.
If you read through chapter 8 and aren't sold on the premise/writing style then I'd stop reading, it does not get any better. Niven's writing style may be my least favorite thing about Ringworld. Makes reading a slog and exhausting. Some fun quips here and there between the characters are gasps of fresh air between meaningless tech jargon and info dumps. This is written for a particular type of person and that person is not me.
If you read through chapter 8 and aren't sold on the premise/writing style then I'd stop reading, it does not get any better. Niven's writing style may be my least favorite thing about Ringworld. Makes reading a slog and exhausting. Some fun quips here and there between the characters are gasps of fresh air between meaningless tech jargon and info dumps. This is written for a particular type of person and that person is not me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny