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The Stars My Destination

Alfred Bester

Start date: December 1, 2023

Finish date: December 31, 2023

Discussion: Science Fiction and Fantasy

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Jun 25, 2014 Canavan rated it really liked it

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Oct 12, 2016 Tom Britz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This book which was published in 1956, is a typical science fiction novel for two thirds of its unfolding. It is, at least for me, the final third that this story becomes a classic that transcends time. The story's punch could be cast from today's headlines. Though it is couched in science fictional draperies, the underlying truths could be the way out of our problems today. That being the all pervading secrecy that is the body, blood and spirit of all governments. The major take away from this ...more

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Jan 09, 2011 Douglas Beagley rated it liked it

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Science fiction has been on a long walk, and I'm really glad that writers like this were in the game early, giving the genre plenty to chew on as it grew. Tons of frothy ideas, jammed in, page after page. I didn't actually finish this book, but I really enjoyed the bold attitude. ...more

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