The Star Is My Destination

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alfred_Bester
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:none
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:radio_station
graphic novel.
gptkbp:author gptkb:Alfred_Bester
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkbp:character_arc Foyle's journey of self-discovery.
gptkbp:character_development Gully Foyle's transformation from a common man to a powerful figure.
gptkbp:character_relationships Foyle and his enemies.
Foyle and his love interest.
Foyle and the crew of the spaceship.
gptkbp:conflict man vs. society.
gptkbp:cover_art gptkb:Richard_Powers
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired various works in science fiction.
gptkbp:cultural_significance examines the human condition.
addresses themes of revenge and redemption.
reflects societal fears of the future.
gptkbp:followed_by The Computer Connection
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Star Is My Destination
gptkbp:influenced cyberpunk genre
video games.
films.
television series.
gptkbp:influenced_artists space opera.
Philip K. Dick.
Neal Stephenson.
William Gibson.
dystopian fiction.
hard science fiction.
gptkbp:influences gptkb:The_Stars_My_Destination
gptkbp:inspiration Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo
gptkbp:is_critical_for discusses the impact of technology.
examines themes of isolation.
explores the nature of humanity.
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by widely regarded as a classic
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Foyle's desire for revenge.
Foyle's need for acceptance.
Foyle's quest for identity.
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-345-39180-3
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Gully_Foyle
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
non-linear storytelling.
foreshadowing.
flashbacks.
experimental.
symbolism.
gptkbp:notable_quote ' I am Gully Foyle.'
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:plot_summary A man seeks revenge after being abandoned in space.
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1956
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Doubleday
gptkbp:reader_demographic positive reviews.
influential in the genre.
considered a must-read.
gptkbp:setting future
23rd century.
gptkbp:symbolism the star represents hope and ambition.
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Transformation
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:revenge