About “The Smoke Ring”
The Smoke Ring is a 1987 science fiction novel by Larry Niven. It is a sequel to The Integral Trees, another novel by Niven. The story is set in a gas torus, a ring of gas and air that surrounds a neutron star. The setting plays a major role in the narrative, shaping the environment and the challenges faced by the characters. Niven's work is known for its focus on science and world-building, and The Smoke Ring follows this tradition. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1987