Some examples of what I’ve enjoyed that fit this category: David Brin’s Uplift series, Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie, Eyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
What’s the next book I should read that’s set in a big galaxy with intrigue, abandoned alien ruins, and rich history and culture?
Also, it seems like Tchaikovsky is borrowing pretty heavily from David Brin. Bonus points if the suggestion that includes whoever David Brin is borrowing from.
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