The second in the "Uplift" series and winner of the Hugo and Nebula award, this novel describes how a spaceship crew of dolphins and a genetically engineered human find an ancient fleet and cadaver. They must fight to carry their prize of knowledge and power back to Earth.
Startide Rising: Uplift Series, Book 2 (Uplift Trilogy)
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Product Description
From Publishers Weekly
In its original paperback editon of 1983, this novel won both the Hugo and Nebula awards. Brin's extensive revisions make this first hardcover edition an SF event. What remains most impressive is the complex background of political, cultural, linguistic and many other connections and missed connections among innumerable different species. Against the backdrop of an ancient spacefaring conglomerate, whose shared traditions have not halted their wars, the upstart Earthlingshumans, dolphins, chimpanzeesalso stand divided. Brin raises questions not only of understanding but of ethics, for a "patron" race may genetically uplift another only to indenture them. His depiction of the dolphins' gains and losses now that they've become space pilots is particularly moving. Although Brin's characterization and storytelling are less adept here than in the work he has since written, this is one of the outstanding SF novels of recent years. November 22
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
"The Uplift books are as compulsive reading as anything ever published in the genre."
--The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
--The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The thing that really made me love this book was the chapter that introduced the dolphin captain, Creikeiki. In a few short pages, Brin paints a picture of a weary, courageous leader, a poet, a genius, a wise and gentle soul. By the end of the chapter I loved Creideiki more than I've cared about most other fictional characters, with the possible exceptions of the Opera Ghost and Ender Wiggin.
Other than that, the novel is a very good sci-fi action story. Lost in space, out-of-order and under seige, out-gunned, out-numbered, etc. It's a fun read and all the other characters are three-dimensional and well-developed. I'd give it five stars if the rest of the writing was as fantastic as that first chapter about Creideiki, but it's still high-quality. Brin is a rising star in the world of science ficiton.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
In 'Startide Rising,' David Brin imagines a vast universe full of extra terrestrials and rich histories. The human and dolphin protagonists of the novel find themselves caught within a galactic war, but the plot focuses on the more intimate struggles of the starship crew and their exploration of a mysterious water world. Mr. Brin infuses his book with a motley cast of likeable characters, interesting plot twists, and some genuinely tense fight scenes. This excellent combination makes 'Startide Rising,' if not a real classic, a fun and fast-paced adventure novel well worth reading.
The novel's ending, however, leaves several major plot points hanging (no doubt concluded in subsequent novels) and diminishes the intelligence of the villains in favor of a happy ending. Despite these minor flaws, 'Startide Rising' remains a compelling and enjoyable read -- especially if you're looking for a good sci-fi novel to relax with at the beach.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Reading Startide Rising was as much fun as I have had with a Science Fiction novel. It is fast paced as well as epic in scope, with interesting charactors. I won't try to summarize the plot here, many of the other reviews have done this already.
It can certainly be read as a stand alone novel, however both Uplift Trilogies are worth reading (the only average book in the series was Sundiver - the first, which takes place generations before the rest of the novels).
I loved this book when I was 16 and I love it now that I am slugging through my mid thirties!
It can certainly be read as a stand alone novel, however both Uplift Trilogies are worth reading (the only average book in the series was Sundiver - the first, which takes place generations before the rest of the novels).
I loved this book when I was 16 and I love it now that I am slugging through my mid thirties!
Want to see more reviews on this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 122 reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
Most recent customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brin Does It Again.
David Brin never ceases to amaze me. His creations are so detailed that you feel like you are there experiencing them. Read more
Published on April 23 2004 by Screendoor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keeps getting better and better as it progresses
David Brin has invented an interesting universe in which to set his "Uplift" (also known as "Earthclan") series. Read more
Published on April 6 2004 by Craig MACKINNON
3.0 out of 5 stars
Someday I'll bother to finish this one...
Halfway through this book I simply lost interest in dolphin "poetry" and the presumably exciting struggles of the crashed crew and put the book down (quite likely never... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2004 by Neil Sorenson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Topnotch escapism, but don't expect anything more
This is the second volume of Brin's Uplift Trilogy. The first volume, Sundiver, is only notable for introducing the concept of the Uplift - the idea that a scientifically advanced... Read more
Published on Jan 2 2004 by Dave Deubler
3.0 out of 5 stars
"Talking dolphins"
Despite the fact that I wasn't terribly impressed with Sundiver, I read the sequel Startide Rising. You could review this book with two words: "talking dolphins. Read more
Published on Nov 6 2003 by Adam Missner
5.0 out of 5 stars
forget the trilogy concept, read this book
The first uplift trilogy isn't. Unilike the second trilogy, all the books in the first stand on their own. Sundiver is a forgettable detective SciFi novel. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2003 by R. Morrell
1.0 out of 5 stars
A very sad disappointment
Again I feel David Brin ideas are great but things are never well explained plus he never tells the whole story. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2003 by Felicia Demonico
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good writer but not so good story!!
This book is written alot better than the first, Sundiver. I feel David Brin has brillant ideas but its never well put!! This book actually isn't half bad. Read more
Published on Jan 26 2003 by Jimi Dracutt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hugo and Nebula Award
I must say that I am compelled to read every Hugo- and Nebula-winner story for I think that if they were awarded it is because they must have something special. Read more
Published on Jun 28 2002 by J R Zullo
4.0 out of 5 stars
While somewhat muddled, an excellent science-fiction story.
The second in the first Uplift trilogy, "Startide Rising" is an immense improvement over the first book in the series, "Sundiver". Read more
Published on May 22 2002 by "arxane"
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
