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Sundiver (Uplift Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

by David Brin (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Spectra Books; Reissue edition (Nov 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553269828
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553269826
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 752,396 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Got some good stuff here, man., 31 Jul 1999
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The first in the Earthclan books. For some reason, I really like the entire concept of the universe Brin made here. Earth against the Galaxy, with a little helping tree branch from our friends (teheheh). The investigation the humans did, trying to figure out what was going on was reminiscent of a Lije Baley/Daneel Olivaw novel, (ref. Caves of Steel, The Naked Sun, etc.), and was really interesting. The most interesting characters in his novels, I find, are the aliens, but for some reason, he doesn't spend enough time on them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Au contraire, read this BEFORE Startide, 9 Mar 1999
By A Customer
Don't get me wrong, good old "Startide Rising" is the centerpiece of the Uplift novels. If the idea of "uplift" makes perfect sense to you right away, then perhaps you should go straight to Startide. However, the Brin universe took a little "getting aquainted" time (for me, anyway). Here we have a nice bite-size mystery dealing with humans that make about as much sense of this "uplift" thing as the reader. Find out why certain Galactics hate our guts, and why others want to give the poor wolflings a chance in this crazy universe. Unlike later Brin novels (which are drop-dead amazing), this one is a quick sip...you won't need to devote weeks of reading to it (hey I read slow, so sue me) and you'll be ready to plunge right into the next to installments and get the hang of them much better. Bring it along the next time you're on a plane and enjoy this refreshing yarn.
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4.0 out of 5 stars amazing ideas in a somewhat well written book, 5 Feb 1999
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I found this whole series to be very engrossing, with the entire idea of the uplift society to be a great background for a sf series. His style of writing can be a bit immature at times, in that he finds an amusing idea and kind of overdevelops it; and his sense of humor, while entertaining, is sometimes stretched a bit too far. His characters are interesting and rather amusing, but a little more development would have been nice. A great read to be thoroughly entertaining, but even with its childish moments.
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5.0 out of 5 stars First of the six books in the superb "Uplift" series
Sundiver was the first book in the original "Uplift" hard science fiction trilogy, which was followed by a second trilogy a few years later. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marshall Lord

3.0 out of 5 stars Slow paced.
"Sundiver" is the second 'Uplift' novel I've read by David Brin. Because he must explain the basic premise of 'Uplift' in order to have each novel stand on its own, "Sundiver"... Read more
Published on 31 May 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Dull.
Excellent, interesting ideas, really badly written. Tedious plot, no characterisation to speak of.

Brin's later Uplift books are *much* better. Read them instead. Read more

Published on 13 May 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Read this *AFTER* Startide Rising
This book is by far the weekest of all of the Uplift books. You may be too disapointed to read his other *BRILLIANT* novels. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Book one in a unique trilogy
I found Sundiver after experiencing Star Tide Rising a year or so before. What struck me most about this book is it's ability to stand alone, as each book in this series is able... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Read Startide before you read Sundiver
I thought this was an above average Science fiction novel, but I only gave it 3 stars because I've read all the other Uplift novels, and have something to compare it to. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Uplift - brilliant idea
This book touches on an idea so unique that the fact that it leaves you with so many questions doesn't matter. Can't wait to finish the series.
Published on 8 Jul 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars An Old-Fashioned SF Mystery
Although this book sets up the wildly interesting premise of Brin's Uplift series, it is really an homage to the classic SF mysteries I grew up reading. Read more
Published on 8 Jul 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars 2 dimensional characters and weak plot
I had high hopes for Sundiver, but it was fairly predictable and boring. I noticed another reviewer comment about the aliens seeming like second rate Star Trek transplantees, and... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly dissapointing SF
Maybe it was because I had such high expectations of this book from reading the reviews. The beginning WAS kind of interesting, and i thought, hmm. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 1998

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