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Geir | 2/9/2014
" This takes place in the same universe as the Ringworld series, but happens in a different time and place. It's the first book in another series, that converges with the Ringworld in the last book. This one introduces us to the Pierson's Puppeteer race, and their cultural quirks, physical attributes etc really makes this book worth reading. Rarely have I read about an alien race so fully realized, and making so much sense. The plot is also fairly satisfying. "
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Derek | 2/8/2014
" I couldn't put this one down. I have never read any of the ringworld series, and so I figured I'd start from the prequels and work my way into it. This was a good read and definitely entertaining. "
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Joshua | 2/2/2014
" A good addition to the tales of Known Space. "
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Shepherd Thoenen | 2/1/2014
" Wonderfulness!!! "
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Allen Garvin | 1/20/2014
" An astonishingly good Known Space novel, one of the best, which is really surprising... it's sort of a matter of faith that all recent Larry Niven scifi novels suck. This one deals interestingly with the Puppeteers, revealing new facts not touched on before; it has really appealing and interesting human characters; and a nice moral dilemma is presented, together with some first-rate speculative fiction about a completely new species in the Known Space catalog of aliens. Recommended to anyone who read Niven back in the day, and gave up on him after all the published dross of the last 20 years. "
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Mainrun | 1/19/2014
" I read "Ringworld" a few weeks ago. Librarything referred to it as a classic science fiction novel. I figured there would be sequels even before starting the book. I was surprised to see the author wrote several pre-quels too. I think capitalism is great. "
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Lysergius | 1/2/2014
" Somehow it did not have the eccentricity and excitement of Ringworld. Still a decent book though. "
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Annie | 11/26/2013
" I read Ringworld when it first came out and loved it. So, I looked forward to Fleet of Worlds. It wasn't to the level of Ringworld, but I loved the in-depth look at the Puppeteer society. Glad I read it, and now I want to read Ringworld again. "
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Ben | 9/1/2013
" I'd say this book is "interesting" rather than "good". It provides a lot of information about the Pierson Puppeteers, which is great for anyone interested in Niven's Known Space. However, it's kind of boring. "
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Ray Charbonneau | 7/24/2013
" OK, but back in the day, Larry wrote books that were more rigorously plotted and exhibited a better sense of humor. "
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Ari | 12/22/2011
" A fun read. Niven and his co-author did a skillful job harmonizing this latest novel with his existing "known space" stories. I went through the book I think in about six hours. And want to read the sequel. "
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Diane | 6/27/2010
" If I could give this a 3.5 I would. It's fun, suspenseful in parts and if you're familiar with the Man-Kzin Wars it's a nice bit of the series. "
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Craig Cottingham | 4/9/2010
" #5 for 2008. "
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Monty | 9/30/2009
" Closely tied to the Ringworld Series. The Puppeteers' entire solar system takes off for the unknown, along with a captured ship load of humans. Great read and should be read BEFORE the Ringworld series. "
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Chris | 8/15/2009
" Excellent science fiction story. This is the first Larry Niven book I have either read or listened to, and am looking forward to enjoying more of his books. "
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Janet | 4/20/2009
" I njoyed reading this book. I could relate to the characters. Not really anything new, but I will read the follow up book by these authors. "
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James Clark | 1/8/2009
" Good story ... love the Known Space series ... thank goodness I've read the earlier books. This one jumps around a lot in the story ... "
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SF Fan | 9/12/2008
" A worthy and long awaited addition to Niven's Known Space Universe. "
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Davea | 5/26/2008
" One of the great books. It can be read alone, but I suggest reading the previously published Known Space books first. "
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