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The Stars My Destination
Author: Alfred Bester
ISBN: 189486
Publication Date: 1956
Pages: 252
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Berkeley Publishing Corporation
Book Type: Paperback
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7 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

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Awesome! A must for any sci-fi fan.
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A SF classic. The Neil Gaiman intro is worth reading too.
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This tale could have easily been titled "The Demolished Man," of course, Bester had that tiled reserved for another of his classics. The main character, Gully Folye, is a classic conflicted hero and I hope this tale is studied in a classroom or two. The tale is packed with fast paced adventure but it is much more literature than simple pulp fiction.
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One of the Two best Science Fiction Books I have ever read!
HWC
dsavannah avatar reviewed The Stars My Destination on + 24 more book reviews
A sci-fi classic!
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About a guy marooned, left for dead in a busted down space ship, trying to survive and does. Now his main goal is revenge.

Good book. After starting this book I had to put it down; it was too hard for me to read, this guy (Gully Foyle, main character) is despicable and harsh. But I later came back to it and I'm glad I did; it's quite a story. I liked it, but I don't think I'll read it again. Excellent writing. After I read this I sought out other works from this author.
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One of the best Sci Fi books I have read, yet very brutal. I'm surprised so much happened in such a tiny book!