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Book Reviews of The Mote in God's Eye

The Mote in God's Eye
The Mote in God's Eye
Author: Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle
ISBN: 24402
Pages: 560
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 5 ratings
Book Type: Paperback
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jamesrose avatar reviewed The Mote in God's Eye on + 6 more book reviews
Where do I begin? This book had real potential...alas, it falls utterly flat. Lack of any character development WHATSOEVER along with a truly dated feel (the "pocket computers" that everyone carries around with them use circuit boards...this is a thousand years in the future, everyone should be walking around with quantum computers implanted in their teeth or something). My favorite character (Renner) is supposed to come off as some pompous arse, but is instead interpreted to be a knowledgeable patriot. Dr. Horvath is totally unrealistic...a scientist that is totally unwilling to change his beliefs even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. And the big Motie secret? BORING.
I felt obligated rather than compelled to read this book, it was almost a chore.