Startide Rising

Name: Startide Rising
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: David Brin
ISBN: 9781436121125

Author: David Brin

Series: Uplift #2

Narrator: George K. Wilson

Unabridged: 17 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/18/2008

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction

Synopsis

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.

About David Brin

David Brin is a scientist, speaker, technical consultant, and winner of the Freedom of Speech Award. His novels—including Earth, The Postman, Startide Rising, and Kiln People—have been New York Times bestsellers, winning multiple Hugo, Nebula, and other awards. He lives near San Diego, California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bradley

Re-Read 11/20/22: The kids are alright. Or rather, the Wolflings. Sure, a bit of atavistic regression, but damn, what a pressure cooker they’re under. :) Honestly, I’m still amazed at how well this book holds up. I mean, across the board, it’s so intelligent, overflowing with alien species, great worl......more

Goodreads review by Mario the lone bookwolf

One of the most interesting ideas in this second part of the series is the evolution of language, the forming of its complex meaning and how culture defines how the habitat is perceived and described. And dolphins rock. Some thoughts about the evolution of language and different ways to communicate:......more

Goodreads review by Trish

One of those classics of the genre that my buddy-reader said I HAVE to know. I can see why. We are in the future. Humanity has been "uplifted" (getting smarter and better equipped, not least thanks to access to the mysterious "library") and thus spread to several different planets. Moreover, humanity......more