Heinlein as possibly the greatest science fiction novel i have ever read. The gripping hand is a science fiction novel by american writers larry niven and jerry pournelle, published in 1993. If it the first scifi book or the millionth, you will still love it. Today, lets look at the first contact classic written in 1974, the mote in gods eye, by the science fiction tag team of larry niven and jerry pournelle. The mote in gods eye paperback 1974 by jerry pournelle author, larry niven author.
Larry niven and jerry pournelles the mote in gods eye. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will. The mote in gods eye is in a different league, however, and is without doubt the best first contact story i have ever read. The moat around murchesons eye, a book by larry niven. Together they have written the critically acclaimed bestsellers inferno, footfall, and the legacy of heorot, among others. Jerry pournelle and larry niven took three years to write their first collaboration, the mote in gods eye. The probe is traced to the mote, an isolated star in a thick dust cloud, and an expedition is dispatched.
The mote in gods eye by larry niven book 1 in the mote scifi series 1974. Written in 1972, the mote in gods eye is the premier work by award winning authors larry niven and jerry pournelle, who also collaborated on the science fiction classics footfall and lucifers hammer. Writing separately, larry niven and jerry pournelle are responsible for a number of science fiction classics, such as the hugo and nebula awardwin. The mote books were notable for the significant and detailed work that went into building the universe, and, fortunately for those who are interested in the craft of writing, that process was well documented. Giving up freedom for security is beginning to look naive. The mote in gods eye by larry niven and jerry pournelle was published in 1974. Niven mentioned that heinlein, wanting the tale to fully live up to the praise. The mote in gods eye niven,larry and jerry pournelle new y. The moat around murchesons eye is the sequel to the scifi classic the mote in gods eye by larry niven and jerry pournelle. In nspace, his 1990 collection, niven wrote of the challenges of writing the mote in gods eye, which took years. In 3016, the 2nd empire of man spans hundreds of star syst.
At the moment i am reading the rama books by arthur c clarke which is. Mote in gods eye, larry niven 9780671741921 boeken. This novel set in the codominium universe contains some hard science fiction and is a story about first contact between humans and an alien race. The mote in gods eye mote series book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Larry niven and jerry pournelle, decided to team up and produce the ultimate first contact novel, a tale they called a mote in gods eye. The mote in gods eye by niven, larry and pournelle, jerry. The mote takes place in 3017 when the human empire.
The mote in gods eye audiobook larry niven hd audio books. The complete mote in gods eye, by larry niven and jerry pournelle. Macarthurs crew determines the origin of the probes trajectory to be from a star known colloquially as the mote due to its proximity to a brighter star set against a nebula, a feature sometimes called gods eye hence the title, the mote in gods eye. With frequent collaborator larry niven, he cowrote the genredefining first contact novel the mote in gods eye, which was praised by robert a. About the author 1974 larry niven left is the hugo and nebula awardwinning author of such classics as ringworld, the integral trees, and destinys road. The mote in gods eye is their acknowledged masterpiece, an epic novel of mankinds first encounter with alien life that transcends the genre. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are rod blaine, sandra fowler, ben fowler, kevin renner. Written by larry niven and jerry pournelle and quietly improved by the advice given them by robert heinlein it is breathtaking in its depiction of mankinds first contact with an alien civilization. Theodore sturgeon one of the most engrossing tales ive read in. The mote in gods eye moties, book 1 by larry niven and jerry. The mote in gods eye moties, book 1 by larry niven and jerry pournelle book cover, description, publication history.
Larry niven is an american author of hard science fiction, best known for his ringworld series, which is part of the largely known space universe. Now, for the first time, all of pournelles best short work has been collected in a single volume. Rarely do i ever leave a book halffinished, but with this one i nearly came close. An epic novel of mankinds first encounter with alien life that transcends the genre.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. The mote in gods eye, like all great books, stands on its own. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 596 pages and is available in ebook format. The mote in gods eye is a classic science fiction novel by larry niven with jerry pournelle. Mote in gods eye, the larry niven, jerry pournelle, l. Although i did eventually finish the mote in gods eye by larry niven and jerry pournelle, i have to admit that i came close to giving up due to extreme boredom. He has also collaborated with both jerry pournelle and steven barnes on the legacy of heorot, beowulfs children, and the bestselling dream park series. Written by larry niven, jerry pournelle, narrated by l j ganser. No other intelligent beings have ever been encountered, not until. The mote in gods eye book by larry niven 14 available. The mote in gods eye is larry nivens finest first contact stories. No other intelligent beings have ever been encountered, not until a light sail probe enters a human system carrying a dead alien. The mote in gods eye audiobook by larry niven, jerry. Click to read more about the mote in gods eye by larry niven.
Larry niven and jerry pournelle, awardwinning authors of such best sellers as footfall and the legacy of heorot, return us to the mote, and to the universe of kevin renner and horace bury, of rod blaine and sally fowler. The mote in gods eye and the gripping hand by larry niven. There, 25 years have passed since humanity quarantined the mysterious aliens known as moties within the confines of their own solar system. Buy the mote in gods eye new ed by niven, larry, pournelle, jerry isbn. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Robert heinlein possibly the finest science fiction novel i have ever read. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Written by larry niven and jerry pournelle and quietly improved by the advice given them by robert heinlein it is breathtaking in its depiction of mankinds first contact with an alien. The mote in gods eye by larry niven, jerry pournelle. The story is set in the distant future of pournelles codominium universe, and charts the first contact between humankind and an alien species. Intelligent beings are finally found from the mote, an isolated star in a thick dust cloud. He weaves a good hard scifi tale of humankinds encounter with a slightly less technologically advanced organism that suffers from a biological problem that could spread across the universe if. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The mote in gods eye audiobook larry niven, jerry pournelle. The mote in gods eye niven, larry, jerry pournelle on. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. I not sure how i have managed to put off reading t. The mote in gods eye, by larry niven and jerry pournelle, is a science fiction novel that was first published in 1974. The mote in gods eye is their acknowledged masterpiece, an epic.
Writing separately, larry niven and jerry pournelle are responsible for a number of science fiction classics, such as the hugo and nebula awardwinning ringworld, debt of honor, and the integral trees. Its not that i didnt appreciate the ideas in the book or the detailed explanation of. We are introduced to a future where the human race, decimated by war, is striving to recover the shattered remains of an empire. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Mote in gods eye audiobooks listen to the full series. The mote in gods eye is their acknowledged masterpiece, an epic novel. Pdf the mote in god s eye download full pdf book download. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first edition of the novel was published in october 1974, and was written by larry niven. This is one very hot, nine book, million word earc package. In the year 3016, the second empire of man spans hundreds of star systems, thanks to the fasterthanlight alderson drive. The imperial navy dispatches the macarthur and another ship, lenin, to investigate. The mote in gods eye by larry niven and jerry pournelle. The mote in gods eye by larry niven, jerry pournelle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The mote in gods eye written by nab6215 from altoona, pa on june 27th, 2016. The mote in gods eye is a science fiction novel by american writers larry niven and jerry pournelle, first published in 1974. Free download or read online the mote in gods eye pdf epub book. In 3016, the 2nd empire of man spans hundreds of want to read. I not sure how i have managed to put off reading this classic for so long but better late than never. The story is set in the distant future of pournelles codominium universe, and charts the first contact between humanity and an alien species. The mote in gods eye larry niven, jerry pournelle snippet view 1975.
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