That's from the prequel, A Deepness in the Sky. (Which is also excellent.)
Deepness in the Sky is probably the first Sci Fi alien I read who didn't feel like a human wearing an alien suit.
Fantasy sometimes does this better but usually with specific tropes.
Deepness in the Sky is probably the first Sci Fi alien I read who didn't feel like a human wearing an alien suit.
Fantasy sometimes does this better but usually with specific tropes.