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Ringworld (Ringworld, #1)

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Classics

by Larry Niven

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3.96 (76.9K ratings)
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description 288 pages

Ringworld by Larry Niven holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 76.9K reader ratings. First published in 1970. The book spans 288 pages.

About Ringworld

The artefact is a circular ribbon of matter six hundred million miles long and ninety million miles in radius. Pierson's puppeteers, the aliens who discovered it, are understandably wary of encountering the builders of such an immense structure and have assembled a team of two humans, a mad puppeteer and a kzin, a huge cat-like alien, to explore it. But a crash landing on the vast edifice forces the crew on a desperate and dangerous trek across the Ringworld.

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Author Larry Niven
Published 1970
Pages 288
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics
Average Rating 3.96 / 5.00
Total Ratings 76,925

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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76.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.96, Ringworld is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.96
This Book
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Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Ringworld?

Ringworld is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Ringworld worth reading?

Based on 76.9K reader ratings, Ringworld has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Ringworld?

Ringworld has 288 pages.

Who wrote Ringworld?

Ringworld was written by Larry Niven. It was first published in 1970.

What is the ISBN for Ringworld?

The ISBN-13 for Ringworld is 9780575077030.0.

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