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   A Deepness in the Sky

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   Vernor Vinge 

   Book 2 in the series:Zones of Thought

   

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   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.
   

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   interstellar trading culture

   politics and intrigues

   alien civilization

   spider like alien species
   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...

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