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A Deepness in the Sky (Zones of Thought, Bk 2)
A Deepness in the Sky - Zones of Thought, Bk 2
Author: Vernor Vinge
After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds. — The group that opens trade with the aliens will reap unimaginable riches. But first, both groups must ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780812536355
ISBN-10: 0812536355
Publication Date: 1/15/2000
Pages: 792
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4.4 stars, based on 94 ratings
Publisher: Tor Books
Book Type: Paperback
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deltatiger avatar reviewed A Deepness in the Sky (Zones of Thought, Bk 2) on + 74 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is an amazing book. This is a book that reminds you (in case you'd forgotten) why it is that you like science fiction in the first place. Characters that you can identify with, aliens that are completely plausible and seem real, situations that you keep you at the edge of your seat. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
Naiche avatar reviewed A Deepness in the Sky (Zones of Thought, Bk 2) on + 91 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Prequel to "A Fire in the Deep", but can stand alone. Two human societies, one a free-wheeling trader group, and one an authoritarian imperialist regime, are fighting to control exploration of a once-great alien culture, now degraded. Interesting technologies involved, complex plot, treachery in all directions. It's pretty much a standard space epic - a fun read but not a lot of content. If you like Niven's work, you'll probably enjoy this too.
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Amazing sci-fi. Technically the second book, this is actually a prequel.
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Another great novel from Vinge. A great fantasy of the future with themes that relate to the present. Very exciting.
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Rich and satisfying. Not all of Vernor Vinge's novels are as thought-provoking, but this is a nice balance of action and philosophy. I highly recommend this ti fans of sci-fi.
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