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Alfred Bester - The Stars My Destination
12 reviews
Gully Foyle has survived for 170 days in the airless purgatory of deep space. He escapes to Terra with a murderous grudge against the people who abandoned him and a secret that makes him the most valuable--and dangerous--man on Earth.
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12 Reviews from Shopping.com
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Transcendent revenge
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Pros: None, if you like science fiction or any form of speculative fiction.
Cons: If you dislike science fiction, don't read this -- unless you're ready to reconsider.
Bottom Line:
This is science fiction at its best.
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Better Than His Hugo Award Winning Book
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Pros: Incredible journey through the mind and future of mankind
Cons: none
Bottom Line:
Alfred Bester ranks with the best of the science fiction writers. I just wish he'd written more books.
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A ‘CLASSIC’, IN THE TRUE SENSE OF THE WORD.
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Pros: Original thematic floorboards, Engaging plot, lyrical language, Totally unexpected sting at the end.
Cons: Frankly, none that I can tell. Maybe that it has to end. Yes, seriously.
Bottom Line:
A Beautiful story, beautifully told, not just for fans of Sci-Fi.
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Superman, man and the next step beyond
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Pros: Chock-a-block with great ideas
Cons: None - a must read for SF fans Read More
The human spirit in the 24th Century. Besters' Masterwork.
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Pros: A magnificently-weaved tale of the evolution of mind, society and self, beautiful science fiction.
Cons: A little busy with concepts perhaps, theres a lot of brilliance to keep up with!
Bottom Line:
Strongly recommended, as a wonderfully entertaining read, exciting and visionary, as fine literature, and one of my favorite books!
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The Stars My Destination...Was Bester a Time Traveller?
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Pros: Timeless, fun to read, intelligent.
Cons: Can get a little deep for the recreational reader. Read More
I stayed up All Night
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Pros: One of the Two best Sci-Fi Books I have ever read.
Cons: The ending sequences would work better on Film.
Bottom Line:
If you love Science Fiction, this is a MUST READ.
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What would the world be like if we could jaunt?
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Pros: Premise, Story, Characters, Jaunting, Plot, Ending
Cons: Somewhat dated at times, and a lone paradox. Read More
One of the greatest books I've ever read!
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Pros: One of the best books I've ever read!
Cons: No Cons.
Bottom Line:
This is the one of the best books I've ever read! This made me - and everyone I've given this to - a Bester fan!
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