Ringworld | 
pickLouis Wu is recruited to go on an exploratory mission by a Pierson's Puppeteer who goes on to recruit a kzin and a human woman, Teela Brown.
The wonderful concepts and aliens (Pierson's Puppeteers are one of my favourite alien species ever) are unfortunately not matched by the author's vision of future relations between the human sexes.
so-soHonestly for all the accolades I thought it was just okay. A+++ for ideas, C for the plot/story, F for the way the female characters are depicted. It definitely shows its age, and because it‘s influenced so much of SF, it no longer feels as mind blowing as I‘m sure it did back in the 70s when it was originally published. I‘m glad I read it, but I don‘t think I‘ll continue the series.
so-soSome great science with not-so-great misogyny. For the full review, please visit http://benjamin-m-weilert.com/index.php/2020/11/04/book-ringworld-1970/
bailedI wanted to like this, after all it's one if those classic sci-fi books that are often recomended, but I'm DNFing this after 46 pages. The two human characters are so outdatted and cliché, their dialogue was probably OK when the book was published, but nowadays there are better books to read.
Believe it or not, it IS possible for me to exit a bookstore without buying anything. Ringworld came the closest to leaving with me.
This ring! Found on Pinterest, sold on Etsy
pickAn enjoyable read, but one must appreciate 60‘s & 70‘s sci-fi to really enjoy it. While reading, it‘s very easy to tell that Niven has an excellent understanding of astrophysics and has given a lot of thought to the requirements and consequences of various theories and concepts.
I‘m tickled pink that ringworld theories in science are called “Niven Rings” because the work Larry put in to this book certainly begs that sort of honor. 3.75/5 stars.
Starting one of those books that is always on the list of Top X-number of SciFi/Fantasy Books You Must Read. I haven't even read the back cover. I just plucked it from the shelf. #adventure
I got attached to audiobooks so quickly! Made a small list of some books i wanted to read that i found as audio. Which one should i read next?
I'm not experienced yet with audiobooks and their narrators so if you have any idea about how these are i'd be grateful for feedback! 😊
bailedBailing on this audiobook. I think I'll come back to this story because I've heard enough to pique my interest, but my focus is waning and I'm not truly paying attention to characters actions and plot details. Plus since it's a freebie from Amazon Prime, there's no auto-sync between devices, which is frustrating.
Currently listening to the freebie version of Ringworld through Audible's PRIME book choices.
And I'm finally reading Cursed Child, so one of my friends can stop censoring herself around me. 😶
The others are all top choices, but I'm also thinking of adding the audio of Cibola Burns to catch up with The Expanse series. #NovemberTBR #PhotoADayNov16
