Sundiver by David Brin

368 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

In all the universe, no species reached for the stars without “uplift” guidance, except possibly humankind. Did some cryptic patron race begin the job long ago, then abandon us? Or did we leap all by ourselves? That question burns, yet a greater m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 788 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 63%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.43

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