The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester

The Stars My Destination

Alfred Bester with Neil Gaiman

254 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

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Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 64%
tense 34%
challenging 25%
mysterious 24%
reflective 17%
funny 10%
emotional 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 31% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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