Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand

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By Samuel R. Delany

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Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Samuel R. Delany explores a richly detailed universe where a complex web of alien societies and cultures intertwine. The story primarily follows the character Marq Dyeth, who navigates questions of identity and desire, influenced by a mysterious bond with Rat Korga. This dazzling narrative delves into themes of connection and the vastness of human experience across the stars.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by explorations of identity and culture within a richly imagined science fiction universe. It offers a complex narrative that delves into the nature of desire, society, and the tension between technology and humanity, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of speculative fiction.

A stunning, many-layered speculation on the future of humanity, on interaction between cultures, on love and sex, on religion and politics, STARS IN MY POCKETS LIKE GRAINS OF SAND is an enduring masterpiece by one of science fiction’s greatest writers.

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A stunning, many-layered speculation on the future of humanity, on interaction between cultures, on love and sex, on religion and politics, Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand is an enduring masterpiece by one of science fiction’s greatest writers.

The only survivor when his home is utterly destroyed, Rat Korga is transported to a new life on the planet Velm.

Escaping a society that suppressed and enslaved him, Korga joins a vast, rich interstellar culture and finds himself sharing a world with Marq Dyeth, the person this civilisation’s officials have calculated to be his perfect partner.

"Sentence by sentence, phrase by phrase, Delany invites the reader to collaborate in the process of creation. The reader who accepts this invitation has an extraordinarily satisfying experience in store." — New York Times

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Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Samuel R. Delany is lauded for its engaging and intricate prose that invites readers into a collaborative creative process, promising a deeply rewarding experience. Esteemed author Ursula K. Le Guin compares the novel's arrival to other significant, fiery events, highlighting its impressive impact and originality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008352110

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 464

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Samuel Ray 'Chip' Delany, Jr was born in Harlem in 1942, and published his first novel at the age of just 20. As author, critic and academic, his influence on modern genre fiction has been profound and he remains one of science fiction's most important and discussed writers. He has won the Hugo Award twice and the Nebula Award four times, including consecutive wins for Babel-17 and The Einstein Intersection.

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