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Startide Rising (Audio Cassette)

de David Brin (Author), George Wilson (Narrator)
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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
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Carrying humans' affinity with dolphins to new heights, STARTIDE RISING tells the adventure of a starship crewed by dolphins. George Wilson is undaunted by dolphin-speak and its variations in dialect, syntax, and tone as they reflect the speaker's emotional state. He also masters the many place and people names. He is just as adept with the speech patterns, inflections, and vocabulary of the various alien races that are interfering with the dolphins' hope of getting home safely and quickly. As the plot thickens and the relationships between the characters become more complex, Wilson's narration is a calm and steady beacon. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Fun, Compelling Sci-Fi, Jui 14 2004
Par "dhowenstine" (Seattle, WA USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Ce commentaire est de: Startide Rising (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.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 One of the great ones!, Jui 12 2004
Par Patrick T Forsythe (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Ce commentaire est de: Startide Rising (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!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Brin Does It Again., Avril 23 2004
Par Screendoor (The Prairie) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Ce commentaire est de: Startide Rising (Mass Market Paperback)
David Brin never ceases to amaze me. His creations are so detailed that you feel like you are there experiencing them. In "Startide Rising" he creates a breathtaking universe where humans are the bastard sons. It is a universe where every alien race is 'uplifted' to sentience. Humans are the only ones that haven't been. Most of the five galaxies hate us because of it. We have our friends, but they still look at us as if we're the little 'wolfling' children that haven't grown old enough to leave the block. We humans have in turn uplifted Chimpanzees and Dolphins.

The book is about a Dolphin commanded starship that discovers a clue to our Terran heritage that any of our enemies would love to get their hands on. The information accidentally leaks and the Streaker goes into hiding with enormous fleets following it's every move. The ship land on the water world of Kithrup. Geological, galactic political, and inter-ship political problems ensue with big fights strewn through out.

This is a very informed book that is detailed and entertaining at the same time. You don't have to read "Sundiver" before reading this book, but "Sundiver" does explain the politics a little better. I suggest everyone read this because it is way too good to pass up. It did win both the Hugo and the Nebula awards. I give it five stars.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 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. Lisez davantage
Publié le Avril 6 2004 par Craig MACKINNON

3.0étoiles sur 5 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... Lisez davantage
Publié le Mars 23 2004 par Neil Sorenson

4.0étoiles sur 5 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... Lisez davantage
Publié le Janv. 3 2004 par Dave Deubler

3.0étoiles sur 5 "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. Lisez davantage
Publié le Nov. 6 2003 par Adam Missner

4.0étoiles sur 5 a good story well written - great characters
The thing that really made me love this book was the chapter that introduced the dolphin captain, Creikeiki. Lisez davantage
Publié le Juil 10 2003 par Joanne Hanrahan

5.0étoiles sur 5 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. Lisez davantage
Publié le Fév 15 2003 par R. Morrell

1.0étoiles sur 5 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. Lisez davantage
Publié le Fév 7 2003 par Felicia Demonico

3.0étoiles sur 5 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. Lisez davantage
Publié le Janv. 26 2003 par Jimi Dracutt

5.0étoiles sur 5 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. Lisez davantage
Publié le Jui 28 2002 par J R Zullo

4.0étoiles sur 5 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". Lisez davantage
Publié le Mai 22 2002 par arxane

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