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Throwing Rocks: Without spoiling the plot, what are some good books that involve the threat of weaponizing a planet’s gravity well against its population? (self.printsf)

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Throwing Rocks: Without spoiling the plot, what are some good books that involve the threat of weaponizing a planet’s gravity well against its population?

Please if possible don’t specify whether the event actually happens in the book to keep it a mystery.

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[–] Reader9 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Easy one: The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein is an early example of this theme.

The Expanse book series also mentions this possibility.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think I might have to add those to my reading list then 👀

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

The Expanse series is always a good read.