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Hackneyed character development. - Goodreads The 'plot' irritated me. - Goodreads The writing irritated me. - Goodreads The worst part of "Ringworld" is the characterization. - Goodreads The only other female character is a prostitute. - Goodreads The characterisation was ok but not that great. - Goodreads Review: Ringworld (Ringworld #1)User Review - James Davis - GoodreadsRingworld was my introduction to the Known Space setting, and it really sold me. My first exposure to Larry Niven was through some of his collaborations with Jerry Pournelle. I read Inferno twice ... Read full review Review: Ringworld (Ringworld #1)User Review - Truculent Sheep - GoodreadsStarts out strong, then degenerates into soap opera, eugenics, racism and the author's peculiar attitude towards women and sex. Read full review Related books
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