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Onkel Neal

09-10-17 06:47 AM

RIP Jerry Pournelle

He passed very suddenly.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/9/16...uters-obituary

Quote:

Science fiction author Jerry Pournelle passed away earlier this week after a sudden illness at the age of 84. He helped popularize the military science fiction genre with novels such as Janissaries and The Mercenary, but is also credited with a major milestone: the first author to write a novel entirely on a computer.

Jimbuna

09-10-17 06:53 AM

I read one of his books 'The Mote in God’s Eye' and thought it was a good read.

PDF link here: https://libraryqtlpitkix.onion.link/...Gods%20Eye.pdf

RIP

Skybird

09-10-17 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2511577)

I read one of his books 'The Mote in God’s Eye' and thought it was a good read.

PDF link here: https://libraryqtlpitkix.onion.link/...Gods%20Eye.pdf

RIP

Yep, me too. Probably his most well-known one. Its a long time ago, but I recall that I liked it. But I think Larry Niven co-authored.

Catfish

09-10-17 02:29 PM

Jerry Pournelle was one of my favourite authors, with very original and good ideas, and a solid scientific background.
https://www.jerrypournelle.com/chaosmanor/
May you rest in peace. I will miss you.

Buddahaid

09-10-17 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2511577)

I read one of his books 'The Mote in God’s Eye' and thought it was a good read.

PDF link here: https://libraryqtlpitkix.onion.link/...Gods%20Eye.pdf

RIP

I'm reading that one right now curiously enough.

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