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Title: Not Brin's Best.
Review: Those who waited years for Brin to finish the story of starship Streaker will be disappointed by the final installment. It lacks the energy and immagination of Startide Rising, The Uplift War, Brightness Reef, and Infinity's Shore. Character development ceases. The plot could be summarized in ten words or less (although I won't do that here in case you want to find out for yourself). Little is learned about the adventures of Thomas Orley and the others marooned on Kithrup. They, you probably remember, were the protagonists on the original story, and by far the most interesting characters. A few mysteries are resolved, but overall, reader's learn little more about the universe introduced in those earlier books.I was impatient with Brin and wanted him to finish telling the tale, but I would have willingly waited several more years for a better book with a captivating conclusion.
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