368 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553050530
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Dell Publ. Group (NY)
Publication date: 01 December 1984
Description
"Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand is a science fiction masterpiece about the inexplicability of sexual attractiveness, and a story that foresaw the World Wide Web. Originally published in 1984, its central issues - technology, globalization,...
Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
adventurous 59%
emotional 36%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 13%
tense 13%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Physical abuse, SexismModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault368 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553050530
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Dell Publ. Group (NY)
Publication date: 01 December 1984
Description
"Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand is a science fiction masterpiece about the inexplicability of sexual attractiveness, and a story that foresaw the World Wide Web. Originally published in 1984, its central issues - technology, globalization,...
Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
adventurous 59%
emotional 36%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 13%
tense 13%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Physical abuse, SexismModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault