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
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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 1,194 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 38%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 23%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 14%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
reflective 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 35%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.8

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