Larry Niven is the best
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Fate of Worlds is only the latest example the galaxy-wide imagination of Larry Niven.  I have read all of his novels since The World of Ptavvs back in the late 60's and have fone back and re-read them several times.  I wish Amazon would offer all of his great books in Kindle format.  I would buy them all over again.  Are you listening, Mr. Bezos?<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kindle-Fire-Full-Color-7-Multi-touch-Display-Wi-Fi/dp/B0051VVOB2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi</a>
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Both these movies are loaded with lots of comedic bits that will make all ages laugh. The special effects are excellent. Both movies are very entertaing and the plots are like no other. These movies are a classic. I recommend these movies to everybody. Outstanding acting and performances by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Once you watch these movies, you will never get tired.
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This is one of my favorite all time authors. His books are the best. I can tell you that you will enjoy anything that he has ever written. This one is another well written work by an author with a wonderful writing style that is deeply moving as well as so easily understandable; he is rather like an old friend sitting across the table from you having a heart to  heart chat while at the same time really teaching you something that will change your life.
3605513
I am never disappointed by John Sandford. He stays on top of current life and throws in just the right amount of nostalgia in songs, tidbits, etc.
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Larry Davis delivers his lines fabulously!!!!  100% the best entertainment!!!!!
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Prior to reading this book, my only knowledge of David Niven was as an actor in a few films I had seen.  'The Moon's A Balloon' was recommended to the highest level by an old aunt, and I must do likewise to anyone who enjoys superb writing, hugely entertaining and humorous stories, and dry wit of the highest calibre.  David's writings are wonderfully descriptive and tinged in places with tragedy lest we forget he was apportioned his share.  He led a most extraordinary life, met some of the most famous people from royalty to screen stars, and after reading his memoirs I defy anyone not to be endeared to the man.  The book was no doubt initially made popular by David's popularity as an actor, but I guarantee that people who are not acquainted with him will enjoy his memoirs as much as those who are.  I cannot recommend this book highly enough, nor adequately elucidate my surprise that it is no longer in print.  After reading it I believe you will concur that the world lost a very unique person when David died in 1983.  Please do yourself a favour and read this book, you will love it.
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Many years ago I was a big Larry Niven fan.  When he started to collaborate with other authors I lost interest.  It seemed like he was just trading on his name.  When I recently checked on what he was currently doing I ran across his Fleet of Worlds series and thought it would be of interest to check it out.

This first book gives quite a bit of background to some of the novels that Niven wrote many years ago.  If you were a fan of his "Known Space" books, I would recommend giving this title a look.  The historical view in the book gives additional understanding to subsequent events in the related books from the past.  It was good enough that I will probably go on to the next book in the series.

I would recommend checking out Edward M. Lerner's web site and blog to gain some insight into the writing process involved with these books.  It is very informative.
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John Niven is the new Irvine Welsh. His writing is so captivating, his humor has no equivalent. I started reading the book recommended to me by a list I found online about humorous books, from the first page I couldn't stop and finished it in 3 days. I rarely enjoyed such dark imagination as that of the writer; the last time I recall reading such great and funny novels were the earlier from Irvine Welsh (trainspotting, Marabou, Acid House, Filth...). I was disappointed with the most recent books from Welsh because he's gone 'mainstream' and toned down so much I don't find it enjoyable anymore. In the novels of John Niven I find back the good Scottish style describing the underworld of the Scottish society and bitter black humor that exposes the hypocrisy of our shallow society. This and other books from John are must reads, highly recommended.
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I have ready many mysteries, and by far Chandler is the best in creating unpredictable story lines , unique characters and entertaining metaphors. I  have not yet seen a movie that lives up to his work, but I did like Bogart and Bacall in THE BIG SLEEP.  Hope some director out there can make movies as great as his books.
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I have read most of Larry's books. Thank you again for another great easy to read and to the point book, Larry!! I will read this one again for sure.
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Short Review: Larry Niven puts together collaborative works better than any writer I have ever read. It's like Picaso, Van Gogh, and Michaelangelo working together to weave a master-piece.

Larry Niven has not only created an amazing story, he has created a technique for authoring books and story-telling that should be analyzed and copied in order to produce master-pieces.

Master story-tellers working together to create even better stories.

There is precedent, think of superbowl entertainment with very different performers (Rap/Country) coming together to create a symphony of greatness.

Larry Niven is one of the inspiring writers of this generation. Halo is based loosely on the concept of Ring World in general.
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This is as good if not one of the best things Mike Fiore has written. I love his work. I wish I could get all of his books. He is amazing.
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I am a hard grader. Joseph wambaugh is rightly considered by many to be one of the best crime /cop writers around. I have read and enjoyed almost everything if not everything he has written. I want to read more. The non fiction works are as suspenseful thrilling funny moving and brilliant as the fiction.
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I have read all his books in this series.  So sorry to see they've come to and end. I feel close to all the people in the books, even though they are the age of my grandkids.  His books are non-generational, crosses over all ages. They grab your attention and just keep going with it.  Most exciting!  Wish I could get the other series of Egyptian gods and the quests of those characters, can't find all the books in my library system. The books are excellent on CD, the narrator is very good at voices and gives the kids more personalities.
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Love this series, cannot get enough of Larry David.  He has an edge on my laughter.
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Larry Niven remarked to me not long ago that the best stories have already been written by Fritz Leiber. Nix and Egil are Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser lite.

I received a review copy of "A Conversation in Blood: An Egil & Nix Novel" by Paul S. Kemp (Del Rey) through NetGalley.com.
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This collection is some of his best works.  The World of the Ptavvs was Niven's first novel, and I think one of his best.  His short stories in Tales of Known Space are also excellent.  Niven at his best is an imaginative science fiction writer with good character development and a gift for storytelling.  He creates new worlds and populates them with sometimes interesting, sometimes annoying characters.  This book is an excellent introduction to his writings and his style, and a huge bargain as well.  I guarantee that if you read this book, you will want to go on to read his other works.