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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. ZB5 (  )  mcolpitts | Aug 1, 2009 |  (Alistair) So, I picked this trilogy-opener up recently, from a background of not having read much Known Space apart from the Ringworld series. Nonetheless, I was rather fascinated with Puppeteer psychology from that, and the prospect of an entire book set in a Puppeteer culture was thus interesting to me. Fortunately, it turns out that this book, and presumably this trilogy, works perfectly well as a stand-alone, so that works out well. And Fleet of Worlds doesn't disappoint, with Puppeteer politicking and meddling in other peoples' cultures, scouting for threats ahead of the eponymous Fleet of Worlds (okay, really, not a spoiler considering how long we've known about it for), and the human Colonists integrated into Puppeteer society discovering their origins woven into a single overarching plot. Looking forward to seeing how it develops in the next two volumes, which really is all you can ask for from an opening book, I suppose. Recommended, if you enjoy the Known Space universe; if not, you may want to read some of the older books first to fill in background which, while not strictly necessary, is certainly useful. ( http://weblog.siliconcerebrate.com/ce... ) ( ) libraryofus | May 29, 2009 | Coruca | Mar 7, 2009 | Coruca | Dec 30, 2008 | sfreader.com | Apr 1, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0765318253, Hardcover)Fleet of Worlds marks Larry Niven's first full novel-length collaboration within his Known Space universe, the playground he created for his bestselling Ringworld series. Teaming up with fellow SF writer Edward M. Lerner, Fleet of Worlds takes a closer look at the Human-Puppeteer (Citizens) relations and the events leading up to Niven's first Ringworld novel. Kirsten Quinn-Kovacs is among the best and brightest of her people. She gratefully serves the gentle race that rescued her ancestors from a dying starship, gave them a world, and nurtures them still. If only the Citizens knew where Kirsten’s people came from…. A chain reaction of supernovae at the galaxy’s core has unleashed a wave of lethal radiation that will sterilize the galaxy. The Citizens flee, taking their planets, the Fleet of Worlds, with them. Someone must scout ahead, and Kirsten and her crew eagerly volunteer. Under the guiding eye of Nessus, their Citizen mentor, they explore for any possible dangers in the Fleet’s path—and uncover long-hidden truths that will shake the foundations of worlds. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:53 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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