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The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester

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mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I don’t know how to rate this. The characters were all…bad? It felt like the women were badly written and the men were also flat/terrible but on purpose. It kind of read like Snow Crash in that it had a plot but also had to quickly explain the technologies & culture of the future. Interesting thoughts in here, interesting ending - feels like a book that’s kind of all about the ending. I was reading it quickly as the mystery did intrigue me. 
Okay how about a 2.5? Apparently it was a big deal for sci fi? I did read it because it was mentioned in an interview with SA Corey. And I definitely could see its influence on The Expanse series.

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