Startide Rising

The Uplift Saga, Book 2

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Startide Rising

By: David Brin

Narrated by: George K. Wilson

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When Streaker - the first starship designed and crewed by dolphins - discovers a derelict ancient armada with evidence of the first sentient species ever, she sets off a war between dozens of galactic races eager to use the information for their own advancement.

New York Times best-selling author David Brin's novels stretch the imagination while providing action and thrills galore. Packed with exotic aliens and ancient mysteries, Startide Rising delivers breath-taking adventure in the grandest tradition of space opera.

Adventure

Fantasy

Fiction

First Contact

Hard Science Fiction

Science Fiction

Space Opera

Critic Reviews

Hugo Award, Best Novel, 1984
Nebula Award, Best Novel, 1983

"This is one of the outstanding SF novels of recent years." (Publishers Weekly)
"As the plot thickens and the relationships between the characters become more complex, Wilson's narration is a calm and steady beacon." (AudioFile)

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Well built universe, interesting characters. The dolphin race traits are believable. Brin has created a well crafted adventure.

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