Startide Rising by David Brin
In this science fiction novel, a spaceship crewed by a unique ensemble of genetically enhanced dolphins, a few humans, and a chimpanzee, finds itself stranded on a water world after a disastrous first contact with an alien fleet. The crew, aboard their vessel designed for interspecies cooperation, must navigate complex social dynamics and external threats as they repair their ship. Meanwhile, they are caught in the crossfire of a galactic conflict, with various alien races eager to capture the ship's secrets, including the knowledge of a long-lost fleet of starships from a mysterious and powerful race. The crew's survival hinges on their ability to work together and utilize their combined intelligence, while they also grapple with the implications of their evolutionary advancements and the responsibilities that come with them.
The 6614th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 340
- Words
- 153,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 106th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- Nebula Award (Nebula Awards)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Locus Awards)