Startide Rising by David Brin

Startide Rising

The Uplift Saga #2

David Brin

458 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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David Brin's Uplift novels are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction ever written. Sundiver, Startide Rising, and The Uplift War--a New York Times bestseller--together make up one of the most beloved sagas of all time. Brin's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,182 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 35%
mysterious 25%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 36%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.8

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