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Intriguing alien cultures, complex ethical dilemmas.
If you're fascinated by the idea of disparate alien species coexisting, each with their unique customs and moral codes, "Brightness Reef" is a book you'll likely get immersed in. Its rich, multi-layered narrative and depth of character development offer a glimpse into a universe where the concept of 'uplift'—advancing the intelligence of species—is explored in a compelling, thought-provoking way. The ethical quandaries and cultural exchanges make this more than just your average sci-fi; it's a space epic with a soul.
- Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (1996)
- Locus Award Nominee for Best SF Novel (1996)
- Seiun Award 星雲賞 Nominee for Best Translated Novel (2002)
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ISBN: 9780553573305
Authors:
David Brin
Publisher: Spectra
Date of Publication: 1996-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Space,
Adventure,
Speculative Fiction,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Aliens,
Science Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 10764 readers)
Description
David Brin's Uplift novels--Sundiver, Hugo award winner The Uplift War, and Hugo and Nebula winner Startide Rising--are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction tales ever written. Now David Brin returns to this future universe for a new Uplift trilogy, packed with adventure, passion and wit. The planet Jijo is forbidden to settlers, its ecology protected by guardians of the Five Galaxies. But over the centuries it has been resettled, populated by refugees of six intelligent races. Together they have woven a new society in the wilderness, drawn together by their fear of Judgment Day, when the Five Galaxies will discover their illegal colony. Then a strange starship arrives on Jijo. Does it bring the long-dreaded judgment, or worse--a band of criminals willing to destroy the six races of Jijo in order to cover their own crimes?
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Intriguing alien cultures, complex ethical dilemmas.
If you're fascinated by the idea of disparate alien species coexisting, each with their unique customs and moral codes, "Brightness Reef" is a book you'll likely get immersed in. Its rich, multi-layered narrative and depth of character development offer a glimpse into a universe where the concept of 'uplift'—advancing the intelligence of species—is explored in a compelling, thought-provoking way. The ethical quandaries and cultural exchanges make this more than just your average sci-fi; it's a space epic with a soul.
- Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (1996)
- Locus Award Nominee for Best SF Novel (1996)
- Seiun Award 星雲賞 Nominee for Best Translated Novel (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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