Startide Rising by David Brin

Startide Rising

The Uplift Saga #2

David Brin

506 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

A starship crew of humans and dolphins skirts the brink of interstellar war in this epic adventure by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Postman.We are not alone. Humanity’s explorations have revealed galaxies inhabited by millions of in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 651 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.79

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