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Lucifer’s Hammer

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Science Fiction Fiction Classics

by Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle

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3.98 (33.2K ratings)
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description 629 pages

Lucifer's Hammer by Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 33.2K reader ratings. First published in 1977. The book spans 629 pages.

About Lucifer's Hammer

alternate cover for ISBN 0708813623The chances that Lucifer's Hammer would hit the earth head-on were one in a million. Then one in a thousand. Then one in a hundred. And then ... even less.

Detail Value
Author Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle
Published 1977
Pages 629
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 3.98 / 5.00
Total Ratings 33,228

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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33.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.98, Lucifer's Hammer is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.98
This Book
4.01
Science Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Lucifer's Hammer?

Lucifer's Hammer is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.

Is Lucifer's Hammer worth reading?

Based on 33.2K reader ratings, Lucifer's Hammer has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Lucifer's Hammer?

Lucifer's Hammer has 629 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Lucifer's Hammer?

Lucifer's Hammer was written by Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle. It was first published in 1977.

What is the ISBN for Lucifer's Hammer?

The ISBN-13 for Lucifer's Hammer is 9780449208140.0.

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