This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on April 14, 2021). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
📚 16/2021: The Ringworld Throne by Larry Niven ⭐️⭐️
After the excellent first Ringworld book and a good sequel, this third entry takes a sudden detour into drudge and mediocrity. Boring sludge—large portions are essentially people describing what they see on monitors.