Zones of Thought book 2 · 1999
A Deepness in the Sky
Two rival human fleets arrive at a strange star that switches on and off, to wait for its spider-like inhabitants to develop the technology they want to trade or seize.
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Book facts
- Author
- Vernor Vinge
- Series
- Zones of Thought, book 2 of 3
- Published
- 1999
- Setting
- Set in space
- Story order
- Book 1 by the story’s timeline
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
In story order: before A Fire Upon the Deep.
Who is in A Deepness in the Sky
3 recurring or key characters from Vernor Vinge’s chart. Introduces Sherkaner Underhill and Tomas Nau.
Lead 1
- Pham NuwenTrader and fleet commander
Major 2
- Sherkaner UnderhillFirst appearanceSpider-like alien scientist
- Tomas NauFirst appearanceEmergent leader