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The Mote in God's Eye - Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle
The Mote in God's Eye
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The united 'Second Empire of Man' spans vast distances, due to the Alderson Drive which has enabled humans to travel easily between the stars. After an alien probe is discovered, the Navy dispatches two ships to determine whether the aliens pose a threat... Called by Robert A. Heinlein: "Possibly... show more
The united 'Second Empire of Man' spans vast distances, due to the Alderson Drive which has enabled humans to travel easily between the stars. After an alien probe is discovered, the Navy dispatches two ships to determine whether the aliens pose a threat... Called by Robert A. Heinlein: "Possibly the greatest science fiction novel ever written," this magnificent exploration of first contact and a truly alien society is a "must read" for science fiction fans.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780860079064 (0860079066)
Publisher: Futura
Pages no: 560
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics, Science Fiction, Literature, Military, Space Opera, Speculative Fiction
Series: Moties (#1)
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XLeptodactylous
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Yes, but Kindle.
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Philosophical Musings of a Book Nerd
Philosophical Musings of a Book Nerd rated it
3.5 A political novel about first contact with extra-terrestrials
text A political novel about first contact with extra-terrestrials
To me there seems to be something about these pre-1980's science fiction novels that I am drawn towards reading. Maybe it has something to do with being influenced by my Dad to read the Isaac Asimov novels, or more likely it has something to do with my life long passion for science-fiction. However,...
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William's Book Blog
William's Book Blog rated it
3.5 The listener will nae take it, top o' the mornin', begorrah
text The listener will nae take it, top o' the mornin', begorrah
I need to be clear that I'm reviewing the audiobook here - in print or ebook this title would fare at least one star better. L J Ganser, the narrator, has done this book no favours whatsoever. I can just about put up with his pronunciation of Murchison, which he chooses to rhyme with murk rather tha...
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Book Ramblings
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For some reason I always find Larry Niven much better with Jerry Pournelle than without; [b:Inferno|100369|Inferno (Inferno, #1)|Larry Niven|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388270577s/100369.jpg|2015541], [b:Lucifer's Hammer|218467|Lucifer's Hammer|Larry Niven|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388268115...
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Chris Reher
Chris Reher rated it
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Feeling nostalgic about this title about First Contact. It was one of the first books I read that spurred my interest in sci-fi and speculative fiction. A classic and still an original.
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