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the 1st of killer kitties in space series-one of the best
Larry Niven is a favorite author. He writes with a recognition of physics and human nature.
Classic Sci-fi from classic writers. Given theage of the stories, I found them to be a bit dated, but still enjoyable. It was a nice peak into the early forming of a fictional universe of stories.
This was a very good book. Lots of action and good story lines. Interesting introduction to the Kzinti as a warrior species and a good second story in the book called Cat House. I found myself wanting more so I've gotten The Man Kzin Wars II from Paperback Swap as well.... now I think I am hooked on the series and will have to eventually get all 10?
This is the first book in a series that introduces humans to another race in space: the Kzinti, a race of large warrior cats. In the first tale we learn of the encounter with humans who win the battle because they have superior technology. The second tale is exciting as a human commander finds himself and his crew out manned and outgunned by the Kzinti. On a scientific expedition, she find an outpost of the race that strives to destroy them before they can relate their discovery to the home planet. The final tale finds one man, a scientist, who survives the explosion of his ship and becomes a captive of a Kzinti warring crew. Set down alone on a planet which has artificial environments he must learn how to survive before his captors return to pick him up. I enjoyed this short tale, too, as this pathetic man pits his wits against a superior force both technically and physically.
