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Sundiver (The Uplift Saga, #1)

David Brin
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Sundiver (The Uplift Saga, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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David Brin

Sundiver (The Uplift Saga, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

340

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Solar System • 21st century

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Sundiver by David Brin, person-first characters embark on a pioneering mission to explore the Sun. Set in a future where human beings interact with extraterrestrial beings, the narrative follows their scientific and diplomatic challenges as they uncover profound cosmic mysteries.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

28,183 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Brin's Sundiver impresses with its imaginative and complex world-building, blending hard science fiction with intriguing mystery. The novel's intricate plot and Brin's exploration of sociopolitical themes are highlights. However, some readers feel the dense scientific jargon and pacing can be challenging. Overall, it is an ambitious and thought-provoking start to the Uplift series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sundiver (The Uplift Saga, #1)?

Readers who enjoy Sundiver by David Brin are typically fans of hard science fiction, intricate plot lines, and well-built universes. They might also appreciate the works of Isaac Asimov, such as Foundation, and Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama. This book appeals to those intrigued by speculative technology and complex mysteries within a sci-fi setting.

3.9

28,183 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

340

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Solar System • 21st century

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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