A review by starsal
Startide Rising by David Brin

3.0

I remember reading this book in junior high -- mainly, I'll admit because it had dolphins and starships on the the cover. This is still an enjoyable read (because, come on, the notion of dolphin astronauts is very interesting to contemplate and explore) but not nearly as enjoyable as it was for me in junior high, back before I knew very much about real human relationships and interacting. Now it's all a little bit story-bookish, but enjoyable nonetheless.

With one caveat: I really strenuously object to the idea that orca=killer=bad. Orcas are wonderful, intelligent creatures. They are carnivores yes, but no more "evil" than other dolphins. As a biologist, that bothered me.