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To the Stars

L. Ron Hubbard
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To the Stars

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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L. Ron Hubbard

To the Stars

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Distant Future

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

860L

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Super Short Summary

To the Stars by L. Ron Hubbard follows protagonist Alan Corday, a talented young engineer, who is inadvertently taken on a starship. The vast time dilation during space travel poses profound challenges and ethical dilemmas, as humanity's perception of time and relationships are fundamentally altered on these extended voyages through the cosmos.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Fantastical

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

444 ratings

62%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

To the Stars by L. Ron Hubbard is praised for its imaginative portrayal of space travel and its exploration of time dilation and its effects on human relationships. However, criticisms include occasionally flat character development and a dated writing style. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking read for fans of classic science fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read To the Stars?

A reader fond of speculative fiction with moral dilemmas and interstellar travel might enjoy To the Stars by L. Ron Hubbard. Comparable to Heinlein’s Starship Troopers, it attracts those who relish classic sci-fi themes and ethical quandaries, blending adventure with contemplation on humanity’s future.

4.0

444 ratings

62%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Distant Future

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

860L

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