Niven, Larry. Scatterbrain.NIVEN, Larry. Scatterbrain. Tor. 327p. c2003. 0-765-34047-X. $6.99. SA The prolific Niven here gathers a gallimaufry gal·li·mau·fry n. pl. gal·li·mau·fries A jumble; a hodgepodge. [French galimafrée, from Old French galimafree, sauce, ragout : probably galer, of his writings, both fiction and nonfiction non·fic·tion n. 1. Prose works other than fiction: I've read her novels but not her nonfiction. 2. The category of literature consisting of works of this kind. . There are excerpts from two of his novels, Destiny's Road Destiny's Road is a science fiction novel by Larry Niven first published in 1997. It follows Jemmy Bloocher's exploration of Destiny's Road, a long scar of once-melted rock seared onto the planet's surface by a spaceship's fusion drive. and The Ringworld Throne throne, chair of state or the seat of a high dignitary. The throne was at first a stool or bench and later became an ornate armchair, usually raised on a dais and surmounted by a canopy. ; three short stories by him; and three collaborations with other writers. The nonfiction includes a couple of short pieces for space.com, emails and conversations with two of the authors who collaborated on the stories, a convention write-up, and numerous bits and pieces that fit into no category. The overall feel is that of an author's blog blog, short for web log, an online, regularly updated journal or newsletter that is readily accessible to the general public by virtue of being posted on a website. , and your taste for that will depend on your love of the author and knowledge of his work. Not the best place for a newcomer to start, but essential for fans. Deirdre Root, Ref. Libn., Middletown PL, Middletown, OH S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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