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The Star Rover

Jack London
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The Star Rover

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Jack London

The Star Rover

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

266

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

San Quentin State Prison • 1910s

Topic
US History
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Star Rover by Jack London follows a character navigating the harsh realities of a San Quentin prison. To escape the physical and psychological torment, the individual learns to transcend pain by exploring past lives through astral projection. This journey offers a profound exploration of human consciousness and resilience amid adversity.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Fantastical

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

9,971 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Star Rover by Jack London receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers praise its imaginative exploration of the human spirit and compelling narrative structure. However, some criticize its dense prose and uneven pacing. Overall, the novel fascinates with its blend of adventure and existential musings, but may not appeal to all due to stylistic choices.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Star Rover?

A reader captivated by metaphysical exploration akin to The Time Machine by H.G. Wells or existential journeys like Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse would enjoy Jack London's The Star Rover. Fans of introspection, spiritualism, and the human psyche's endurance would find this novel deeply engaging.

4.1

9,971 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

266

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

San Quentin State Prison • 1910s

Topic
US History
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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