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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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Dec 12, 2023 ForestGardenGal rated it it was amazing

Shelves: genre-fiction, classics-published-50-years-ago, type-sci-fi, favorites, type-fantasy-paranormal, theme-time-travel, theme-stranded, theme-survival, location-space

Gully Foyle is the detestable anti-hero that everyone loves to hate. He's a horrible person, and gets exactly what he deserves. Or does he? Maybe he is merely a product of and exactly what his world deserves. Maybe he is their only hope of survival. Can he be excused due to extenuating circumstances? Should he be forgiven? Is he redeemable?

Part Edmond Dantes, part Frankenstein's monster, Gully Foyle will take you on a trip that is both exciting and mind-bending; you will find yourself suddenly i ...more

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Jan 13, 2017 Xan Shadowflutter rated it really liked it

Shelves: science-fiction

Considered one of the best SF novels by many, and I agree, despite the 1950's culture-think. There is more than a little symbolism and allegory going on here, so pay attention. It can be easily missed because the prose reads like pulp. ...more

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