Scifi fans, can you give an opinion about this prologue? is it too long/ grammar sucks / lame/ is it fun to read / confusing ...etc

[Richard_Feynman]

PullusPardus said:

I am reading Revelations Space because it was suggested here, what kind of Scifi is Bowl of Heaven? from the name (and author ) I'm guessing its a lot like Ringworld 

How are you finding it? Which part are you at now? It really is superb stuff.