Hugo Award Best Novel Winner
The Uplift War
by David Brin
Summary
David Brin returns to the Uplift universe as the planet Garth, home to humans and uplifted chimpanzees, falls under occupation by the avian Gubru aliens. The chimpanzees and their human allies mount a clever resistance while the wider galaxy reels from the events of earlier novels. The book blends adventure, ecology, and questions about intelligence and freedom with a large cast and a sharp sense of humor.
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Historical Context & Significance
The Uplift War won the Hugo and Locus awards, giving Brin a second Hugo for Best Novel within the same series.