This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on December 9, 2022). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
59/2022 – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1984 Hugo Best Novel
Dolphins in space! Which sounds jokey, but it’s not at all. Minimal connections to Sundiver, other than being in the same universe, but 200 years later. I really enjoyed this – the uplifted dolphins are a neat choice for a spacefaring crew, and Brin mixes in touches of plenty other alien races as they battle each other and chase the dolphins for the secret they stumbled across. Brin also does a good job of making this part of a much larger universe, dropping in bits and pieces and adding mysteries that don’t get solved, without making it frustrating or feeling like a tease.
