No other intelligent beings have ever been encountered, not until a light. A sequel to their 1974 work the mote in gods eye, the gripping hand is, chronologically, the last novel to be set in the codominium universe though in 2010, pournelles daughter released an authorized sequel citation needed. Writing separately, larry niven and jerry pournelle are responsible for a number of science fiction classics, such as the. The mote in gods eye larry niven, jerry pournelle snippet view 1975. It is an engrossing allegory for the unchecked expansion of humanity, in terms of both gross population growth and continued social stratification. At the moment i am reading the rama books by arthur c clarke which is. The mote in god s eye by larry niven and jerry pournelle is set in the future beginning 3012 ad and is about first contact between humans and a very intelligent, highly effective toolmaker race. The mote in gods eye by larry niven and jerry pournelle was published in 1974. The mote in god s eye, like all great books, stands on its own. In the mote the humans find an ancient civilizationat least one million years oldthat has always been bottled up in their cloistered solar system for lack of a star drive. Free download or read online the mote in gods eye pdf epub book.
Despite being first published in 1974, the science holds up fairly well. The mote in gods eye was a book that i was very hesitant to read. The mote in god s eye mote series book 1 kindle edition by niven, larry, jerry pournelle. The probe is traced to the mote, an isolated star in a thick dust cloud, and an expedition is dispatched. No other intelligent beings have ever been encountered, not until a light sail probe enters a human system carrying a dead alien. The book is in acceptable condition, and is a hard to find, 1970s, retro, collectible, scifi paperback about, the delicate mission of the warship mac arthur to seek out and confront an extraterrestrial world where eerie. The mote in god s eye has 0 available edition to buy at alibris. Jun 05, 2014 the mote in god s eye is very, very good. Buy the mote in gods eye new ed by niven, larry, pournelle, jerry isbn. The mote in gods eye project gutenberg selfpublishing.
The bottledup ancient civilization, at least one million years old, are welcoming, kind, yet evasive, with a dark problem they have not solved in over a million years. Heinlein, who gave the authors extensive advice on the novel, blurbed the story as possibly the finest science fiction novel i have ever read. The story is set in the distant future of pournelle s codominium universe, and charts the first contact between humanity and an alien species. The story is set in the distant future of pournelles codominium universe, and charts the first contact between humanity and an alien species. I have always considered the mote in gods eye a seminal book about initial contact between humans and another sentient, advanced species larry niven and jerry pournelle, both true masters of hard science fiction, collaborated on this book in 1974. Mote in gods eye at open library the mote in gods eye at worlds without end. The lord uses a figure to show the absurdity of judging severely the faults of others, while we have greater ones. While highly entertaining, it never sacrifices the power or relevance of its message to retain the readers interest. The mote in gods eye by larry niven and jerry pournelle is set in the future beginning 3012 ad and is about first contact between humans and a very intelligent, highly effective toolmaker race.
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. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are rod blaine, sandra fowler, ben fowler. The book was nominated for the hugo, nebula, and locust awards for best scifi book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Intelligent beings are finally found from the mote, an isolated star in a thick dust cloud. The mote in gods eye by larry niven and jerry pournelle. The mote in god s eye mote series book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. In this video i discuss why i think it s labeled a masterpiece, and rip jerry pournelle. The mote in gods eye and the gripping hand are among my alltime favorite books, and i doubt im alone in that opinion. About the author larry niven left is the hugo and nebula awardwinning author of such classics.
Heinlein called it possibly the finest science fiction novel i have ever read. The rather simplistic symbolism of the book is as follows. Part of pournelles codominion future history series, the mote in gods eye, is a fascinating, mesmerizing look at mans first contact with an alien civilization. The mote in god s eye by larry niven, jerry pournelle. Enjoy this book on your ereader and in the format you prefer. Mote in gods eye, larry niven 9780671741921 boeken. Jerry pournelle in the year 3016, the second empire of man spans hundreds of star systems, thanks to the fasterthanlight alderson drive. The mote in god s eye is a classic science fiction novel by larry niven with jerry pournelle. The mote in gods eye is one of the finest collaborations ive ever read, only surpassed in literary quality and detail by gibsons and sterlings the difference engine. The probe is traced to the mote, an isolated star in a thick dust cloud, and an expedition is. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The mote in god s eye is their acknowledged masterpiece, an epic novel of mankind s first encounter with alien life that transcends the genre.
If a science vessel ever encountered intelligent alien life, the book behaves exactly how i would expect. Pdf the mote in gods eye book by larry niven free download. It is indeed the title of a book by 1974 book by larry niven and david pournelle. Larry niven in 3016, the 2nd empire of man spans hundreds of star systems, thanks to fasterthanlight alderson drive.
The mote in gods eye is their acknowledged masterpiece, an. The story begins by presenting the current state and some history of. 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 humans reveal certain technology to their savvy engineers. The mote in god s eye was nominated for the hugo, nebula and locus awards in 1975. The story is set in the distant future of pournelles codominium universe, and charts the first contact between humankind and an alien species. There are a few funny oddities that show the story s age, such as the mention of microwave ovens and pocket computers as if we would be shocked by their. 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. Published in 1974 the mote in god s eye was considered one of the best science fiction works of the time by robert heinlein starship troopers. The book was praised by robert heinlein as the best novel about human beings making first contact with intelligent but utterly nonhuman.
The mote in gods eye 1974 the first book in the moties. They are packed with action and adventure, and each story moves at a. Published in 1974 the mote in gods eye was considered one of the best science fiction works of the time by robert heinlein starship troopers. What could have been a decent fistcontact story is completely undercut by poor character writing, lazy sexism, lack of actual critical thinking about human society, and a science fiction plot twist that itself undercuts the books lazy sexism. Apr 25, 2019 the mote in gods eye and the gripping hand are among my alltime favorite books, and i doubt im alone in that opinion. The mote in god s eye by larry niven, jerry pournelle starting at. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. The book has the pieces for what should be a decent science fiction story.
The story begins by presenting the current state and some history of the human empire in the galaxies. The mote in gods eye is larry nivens finest first contact stories. Oct 11, 2017 ive owned this book since i was a kid and now finally read it. I not sure how i have managed to put off reading this classic for so long but better late than never. The moat around murchesons eye, a book by larry niven. There are many things i liked about this book and many that i disliked. Portions of the book are available online for free or the entirety. The mote in gods eye audiobook by larry niven, jerry. The mote in god s eye larry niven, jerry pournelle. The moat around murchesons eye, a book by larry niven book. The first edition of the novel was published in october 1974, and was written by larry niven. The mote in god s eye book by larry niven, jerry pournelle. In the year 3016, the second empire of man spans hundreds of star systems, thanks to the fasterthanlight alderson drive. The mote in gods eye niven, larry, jerry pournelle on.
The mote takes place in 3017 when the human empire makes its first contact with an alien species. The mote in god s eye, set far in the future, tells the tale of humanity s first contact with an alien species. The mote in gods eye mote series book 1 kindle edition by niven, larry, jerry pournelle. The title of the novel is a wordplay on the biblical the mote and the beam parable and is the nickname of a star. Mote in gods eye by larry niven, 9780671741921, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The discovery of alien life is sudden and unexpected, and most of the book deals with the diplomaticmilitaryespionage group that is sent by the humans to meet the new.
The gripping hand is a science fiction novel by american writers larry niven and jerry pournelle, published in 1993. The mote in gods eye niven larry, pournelle jerry download. The book tells the story of mankinds first encounter with an alien species named the moties due them residing in the mote system. Together they have written the critically acclaimed bestsellers inferno, footfall, and the legacy of heorot, among others. The mote in gods eye is a science fiction novel by american writers larry niven and jerry pournelle, first published in 1974. The mote in gods eye, by larry niven and jerry pournelle, is a science fiction novel that was first published in 1974. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 596 pages and is available in ebook format. The mote in gods eye by larry niven, jerry pournelle.
About the author larry niven left is the hugo and nebula awardwinning author of such classics as ringworld, the integral trees, and destiny s road. Mote in gods eye by jerry pournel larry niven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My eyes start to glaze over and i find myself reading the same paragraph over and over again for twenty minutes straight because i am. A sequel to their 1974 work the mote in god s eye, the gripping hand is, chronologically, the last novel to be set in the codominium universe though in 2010, pournelle s daughter released an authorized sequel citation needed. Mote in gods eye audiobooks listen to the full series. The mote in gods eye, by larry niven and jerry pournelle. Oct 31, 2014 the mote in gods eye 1974 the first book in the moties series a novel by larry niven and jerry pournelle. The book is in acceptable condition, and is a hard to find, 1970s, retro, collectible, scifi paperback about, the. The mote in gods eye is a classic science fiction novel by larry niven with jerry pournelle. Sep 06, 2010 the mote in gods eye summary the book tells the story of mankinds first encounter with an alien species named the moties due them residing in the mote system. Mote in god s eye by larry niven, 9780671741921, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. While highly entertaining, it never sacrifices the power or relevance of its message to retain the reader s interest. American science fiction, science fiction, fiction in english, life on other planets, fiction.
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The mote takes place in 3017 when the human empire makes its. The term translated mote means a little splinter, while the beam is something very large. The mote in gods eye was nominated for the hugo, nebula and locus awards in 1975. First ever download the mote in gods eye ebook pdf free. The mote in god s eye is a science fiction novel by american writers larry niven and jerry pournelle, first published in 1974.
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