A Deepness in the Sky

By: Vernor Vinge

Narrated by: Peter Larkin

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 wait at the aliens' very doorstep for their strange star to relight and for their planet to reawaken, as it does every two hundred and fifty years....Then, following terrible treachery, the Qeng Ho must fight for their freedom and for the lives of the unsuspecting innocents on the planet below, while the aliens themselves play a role unsuspected by the Qeng Ho and Emergents alike.More than just a great science fiction adventure, A Deepness in the Sky is a universal drama of courage, self-discovery, and the redemptive power of love.

Vernor Vinge's A Deepness in the Sky, the second installment of the Zones of Thought series, is a 1999 Nebula Award Nominee for Best Novel and the winner of the 2000 Hugo Award for Best Novel.

Great Story if you like a lot of politicking

What made the experience of listening to A Deepness in the Sky the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the place the story eventually took me to.

What did you like best about this story?

The ending and learning about the aliens

What does Peter Larkin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Felt as though I was there.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

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Any additional comments?

I love the Peter F Hamilton books this was not like that, however it had similarities.It would be nice if there was more to keep my interest up, as it's a long book.The book did drag on in places, and I had trouble remembering who was who.It did win a HUGO award, so maybe its just not my style of book so I did not enjoy it as much as I thought I would. Judge for yourself.
ps It's also a bit like Brian Aldis's Helliconia trilogy, but sadly not as good, as I was riveted by that.

loved this book. thorough, satisfying.

I'm sure some people thought it had show points - but I really appreciated the thoroughness of the storytelling. didn't just good over details. all the thoughts were completed, no hanging thoughts. great book.

Hugo?

Far too long, dialogue stilted, and Orson Scott Card did spider aliens a lot better!

A hidden gem of sci-fi. I'm hooked!

For anyone enjoying the themes of the works of Alastair Reynolds or Peter F. Hamilton I highly recommend this book. Exploration, xenogeneic settings, intrigue, and enthralling world building all hail from this story, framed by a fascinating take on exposition.

Solid sci-fi/space drama

solid distinct characters
mostly believable motivations
Things go a bit too neatly but still enjoyable