description Footfall Overview
Footfall is a 1985 science fiction novel by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle that details a large-scale alien invasion of Earth. The invaders are the Fithp, a herd-like, elephant-like alien species who travel to Earth in a generation ship and use kinetic bombardment to subjugate humanity. The narrative alternates between the perspectives of the human defenders, including scientists and military personnel, and the alien Fithp as they attempt to understand human resistance. It is a classic example of hard science fiction, focusing on realistic military strategies and physics.
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How good is Footfall?
Footfall scores 6.93/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Novel category.
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