Book Review: A Fire Upon the Deep, by Vernor Vinge

[inverarity]

Rousing, Big Idea space opera in a galaxy full of epic awesomeness and horror.

Comments

A sequel? Awesome!

[thirdgorchbro]

I had no idea! A Fire Upon the Deep and A Deepness in the Sky are two of my favorite sci-fi novels. I have been meaning to read some of Vinge's other works, like Rainbow's End. Seems like a good time to get back into it.

I think you will enjoy A Deepness in the Sky. The scale is a bit smaller, but the characters (including the aliens) are just as fascinating and relatable as in Fire.

[indigo_mouse]

I've never read Vernor Vinge, but this review makes me inclined to try it

[indigo_mouse]

Strange how logging in made my previous, half completed comment post itself.

I have always been a fan of Joan D. Vinge - the Snow Queen is a long time favorite.