Books matching: interstellar trading culture
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Save:'Chanur's Venture' by C.J. Cherryh is a space opera that follows the continuing adventures of the crew of the Chanur's Pride, a cat-like species. The story involves rescuing a human, navigating through political intrigues and alliances among various alien races, and dealing with the repercussions of their actions. The writing style is described as intense, action-packed, and filled with vivid details of alien worlds and cultures, making it an engaging read for fans of science fiction.
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Chanur ) - #2
Save:A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge is a science fiction novel set in an interstellar trading culture where two human civilizations, the Qeng Ho traders and the authoritarian Emergents, clash over a planet inhabited by a spider-like alien species. The story weaves between the intricate politics and intrigues of the human groups, particularly the Qeng Ho traders trying to cooperate with the Spiders and undermine the Emergents, all set against the backdrop of a fascinating thought experiment of a setting with layers of politics and compelling characters.
The Qeng Ho fleet was first to arrive at the OnOff star. That might not matter. For the last fifty years of their voyage, they had watched the torch-plumes of the Emergent fleet as it decelerated towa...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Zones of Thought )
