What were your thoughts on the book? How does it compare with other Sci-Fi reads?
Who was your favorite character? Who was the most relatable?
Teela Brown is said to be genetically lucky. Do you think that is really the case? Does her luck allow her to be in “control” of the mission to the Ringworld? Who among the crew is most superstitious?
Discuss the role of women in Ringworld. How does their role differ from the male characters?
In what ways do Teela, Nessus, Louis, and Speaker all "play god"?
In what ways are Teela, Nessus, Louis, and Speaker all puppets of other characters and forces?
What qualities make Nessus and Speaker truly alien? Is it possible to understand their characters and motivations?
Do you agree with the Puppeteers decision to manipulate evolution? In your view, are the Puppeteers truly a cowardly species?
The book features lots of characters whose life spans have been extended. Has older age made them wiser? More empathetic? Does the availability of “boosterspice” change how people live their lives?
Sequels aside, what do you think will happen to the characters? What do you want to happen?
Who was your favorite character? Who was the most relatable?
Teela Brown is said to be genetically lucky. Do you think that is really the case? Does her luck allow her to be in “control” of the mission to the Ringworld? Who among the crew is most superstitious?
Discuss the role of women in Ringworld. How does their role differ from the male characters?
In what ways do Teela, Nessus, Louis, and Speaker all "play god"?
In what ways are Teela, Nessus, Louis, and Speaker all puppets of other characters and forces?
What qualities make Nessus and Speaker truly alien? Is it possible to understand their characters and motivations?
Do you agree with the Puppeteers decision to manipulate evolution? In your view, are the Puppeteers truly a cowardly species?
The book features lots of characters whose life spans have been extended. Has older age made them wiser? More empathetic? Does the availability of “boosterspice” change how people live their lives?
Sequels aside, what do you think will happen to the characters? What do you want to happen?