 Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand

"Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand" is a science fiction novel by Samuel R. Delany, first published in 1984. The novel is known for its complex narrative structure, rich world-building, and exploration of themes including sexuality, language, identity, and the nature of communication. The story is set in a far-future universe and follows the character Marq Dye, a human from a distant planet who becomes involved with the inhabitants of another world.