Agreed, Just about the only book I have ever read that really seemed to "get right" just what it might be like when humanity made "first contact" with an alien race.
Surprised the “shanara” books by Terry Brooks didn’t make the list.
“that really seemed to “get right” just what it might be like when humanity made “first contact” with an alien race.”
And what a great movie series it would make. Just as exciting as “Star Wars.” With today’s tech,,,,, no problem!