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Sundiver

6.93

Fair

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Sundiver is a 1980 science fiction novel by American writer David Brin and the first published book set in his Uplift universe. The story follows an expedition into the Sun after evidence suggests that intelligent beings may inhabit its outer layers, combining scientific investigation, mystery, and conflict among humans and extraterrestrial species. It introduces a setting in which most spacefaring species were raised to intelligence by older patron races, while humanity appears to have developed without one.

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How good is Sundiver?

Sundiver scores 6.93/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Science Fiction Novel category. Important Uplift debut with imaginative aliens and scientific mystery; commonly judged slow, awkwardly characterized, and weaker than later series ent...

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With a score of 6.93/10, Sundiver is a solid option in Science Fiction Novel. See all Science Fiction Novel ranked.

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