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Startide Rising

David Brin
Nebula 1983, Hugo 1984, Locus 1984, Internet Top 100

Endearing, heart-warming adventure populated with advanced, fascinating alien races and intelligent, communicating dolphins and chimps.

Without delay, the story pulls us into an exciting danger, a strange world, and a close relationship with memorable characters. The environments and creatures are strange but believable; the personalities lovable yet still complex. Entertaining and fun but also suffused with a compassionate wisdom.

Contrasting human nature with bizarre aliens and familiar yet evolved mammals brings a deeper appreciation and understanding for both the unknown other and the often misunderstood self.

With little qualification, one of the rare books recommendable to readers of almost any age, political, or spiritual persuasion.

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