The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester

The Stars My Destination

Alfred Bester with Chris Moore (Illustrator)

256 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

Description

Gully Foyle, Mechanic’s Mate 3rd Class.EDUCATION: none SKILLS: none MERITS: none RECOMMENDATIONS: noneThat’s the official verdict on Gully Foyle, unskilled space crewman.But right now he is the only survivor on his drifting, wrecked spaceship, ...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 69%
tense 35%
challenging 24%
mysterious 21%
reflective 18%
funny 8%
hopeful 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 29%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 28% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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