To the Stars
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Novel • Fiction
Space • Distant Future
2004
Adult
18+ years
860L
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
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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.
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.
444 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Novel • Fiction
Space • Distant Future
2004
Adult
18+ years
860L
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