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Larry Niven
The Ringworld Engineers
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Part of "Ringworld" series
"The Ringworld Engineers" is a science fiction novel written by Larry Niven and published in 1979. It is the second book in the Ringworld series, following the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning "Ringworld" (1970). The story follows the characters Louis Wu, a human explorer, and Speaker-to-Animals, a kzin, who are recruited by a group of aliens to investigate a mysterious message emanating from the Ringworld, a massive artificial ring-shaped structure orbiting a star. The Ringworld, first introduced in the previous novel, is a massive engineering feat, providing a habitable surface area equivalent to approximately three million Earths. Upon arrival, the team discovers that the Ringworld's rotation is slowing down, threatening to turn the structure into an icy, uninhabitable wasteland. The engineers must find a way to restore the Ringworld's stability while navigating the complex political and social landscape of the structure's inhabitants. Niven's novel is known for its hard science fiction approach, focusing on scientific accuracy and engineering details. The author's meticulous world-building skills are on full display, as he explores the implications of the Ringworld's design and the consequences of its potential destruction. "The Ringworld Engineers" is a thrilling adventure that combines elements of mystery, political intrigue, and survival. The novel also delves into philosophical questions about the nature of intelligence, consciousness, and the ethics of engineering on a grand scale. Fans of classic science fiction and those who enjoy intricate world-building and exploration of scientific concepts will find much to appreciate in "The Ringworld Engineers." The novel is a must-read for fans of the Ringworld series and a valuable addition to the science fiction genre as a whole...
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