spoltz
2/10/2015
Extract: This is a fun book. It is feels like it comes out of the tradition of Star Wars storytelling, a space opera, or a space western. Complete with talking dolphins and chimps, and cartoonish aliens, it is an easy read and full of action.
This is the first book of the Uplift series I've read. I was initially concerned about not reading the first book of the series, but subsequently found that its predecessor is not necessarily needed to enjoy this book. There is a lot that happens before the beginning of the book, but it is not actually described in "Sundiver," the first book. "Startide's" opening chapter sufficiently preps you for the rest of the story...
http://itstartedwiththehugos.blogspot.com/2015/02/1984-hugo-winner-startide-rising.html