SyFy has turned a great science fiction book into trash! There was no love story associated with Ricci in the novel! SyFy fabricated a love story and used what seemed like an hour or two to expound upon it. Total waste of air time. In my opinion this SyFy trash is less plausible than the book. Ricci, a farmer, chosen instead of the head of the UN? Enemies suddenly becoming friends? When I read the book I felt uplifted--happy. When we watched the TV series we were left totally depressed! Arthur C Clarke is throwing a fit in his grave! This series is a dis-service to Clarke and the whole segment of science fiction literature in my opinion. Please do not let SyFy anywhere near the Rama series--my all time favorite.