The Stars My Destination
Alfred Bester
20 people recommended it in 12 threads, 2008–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
The Stars My Destination, Alfred Bester: I read a lot of scifi and fantasy, but this was the standout for the surprising (and in retrospect, obvious) twist.
The Star's My Destination by Alfred Bester (also known as Tiger Tiger). Really great Count of Monte Cristo type plot with teleportation and a great antihero.
For cult sci fi classics you can't get much better than "Stars My Destination" by Alfred Bester.
i like heinlein's "moon is a harsh mistress" and alfred-bester's "tiger-tiger / stars-my-destination".
Where it comes up
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