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The Stars My Destination

236 pages 1956 Science Fiction, Classic 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

Gully Foyle is abandoned in a wrecked spaceship. When a passing ship ignores his distress signal, he survives on pure rage and swears revenge. In a future where humans can teleport by thought, Foyle burns through society like a comet — becoming educated, powerful, and dangerous. The Count of Monte Cristo at light speed.

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Brief sexual content.

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Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Ending: Transcendent
Pacing: Breakneck

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Furious Inventive Punk Pyrotechnic

Tropes: Revenge Teleportation Anti-Hero Count of Monte Cristo in Space

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really from 1956?

Yes — reads like it was written yesterday. Bester was decades ahead.

Is Foyle sympathetic?

He does terrible things. His fury is compelling regardless.

Is it influential?

William Gibson and the entire cyberpunk movement cite it as foundational.

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