Ringworld's Children is a 2004 science fiction novel by American writer Larry Niven, the fourth in the Ringworld series set in the Known Space universe.[1] It describes the continuing adventures of Louis Wu and companions on Ringworld.
Author | Larry Niven |
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Language | English |
Series | Ringworld |
Genre | Science fiction |
Publisher | Tor Books |
Publication date | 2004 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 288 |
ISBN | 0-7653-0167-9 |
OCLC | 53887611 |
813/.54 22 | |
LC Class | PS3564.I9 R57 2004 |
Preceded by | The Ringworld Throne |
Followed by | Fate of Worlds |
Plot summary
editThe novel's plot is largely concerned with the so-called Fringe War. All the intelligent species of Known Space are interested in the Ringworld. In the novel, they engage in a Cold War of sorts (actually begun in the previous novel, The Ringworld Throne) on the fringe of the Ringworld star system.
References
edit- ^ "Larry Niven: Tell Me a Story". Locus. September 24, 2009.