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frenchkey's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The book is thought provoking and interesting. I found myself rooting for Deckard, almost despite myself at times. The philosophical questions raised are interesting and I enjoyed that no answers are provided, leaving me thinking long after I finished reading.
I did not enjoy the way the women (android or human) are treated by the narrative. The writing is very much a product of its time and the objectification is not enjoyable to read. Otherwise, excellent book.
I did not enjoy the way the women (android or human) are treated by the narrative. The writing is very much a product of its time and the objectification is not enjoyable to read. Otherwise, excellent book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Gun violence
louisallama's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Read if you enjoy:
- Misogyny
- Sentences that don't make sense the first time you read them
- Action scenes that are over in two sentences
Infidelity
The protagonist sleeping with an 18 year old
The protagonist who kills androids for a living sleeping with an android
Sleeping with someone the day you meet them
Falling in love immediately after having sex with someone
Power imbalances
The stuff about specials was fucking gross, a person doesn't need a certain IQ to be seen as human good grief
I don't understand why this is a classic. I've heard the film is only loosely based on the book which is good because this is garbage. I liked the stuff about animals.
I don't understand why this is a classic. I've heard the film is only loosely based on the book which is good because this is garbage. I liked the stuff about animals.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Infidelity, and Misogyny
seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Infidelity, Violence, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abortion
hauntthetale's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexism, and Murder
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Violence
sillispike's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book is... beautifully written. such an interesting story and told so so well, so unbelievably engaging. when people say this is a must read they're 100% right - i think everyone should read this book at some time or other. it's actually so good i can't even put it into words. invokes strong emotion with a variety of characters, twists and turns, always at the edge of your seat. this book is wonderful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Minor: Sexual content
soupply's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence, Blood, and Police brutality
meaghanelizabook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Murder
macliffe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Infidelity, and Sexual content
lillygabriella's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Why is so much mid century sci-fi so depressing? Isn't that when we thought the future would be better?
That said, it's absolutely wild that Mr. Dick thought there would be androids in the 70s when he wrote it in 1968 and computers were still the size of rooms. The main story is set in 2021 and I really think he would have done better to push it back to the 2200s it would be a lot more believable. It's dark, dystopian, and tragic. And I don't think he actually understands what empathy means.
Blade runner is supposed to be based on this and all I can say is from what I remember the movie they left a whole lot out.
However bad the world is right now, at least we're doing better than this.
That said, it's absolutely wild that Mr. Dick thought there would be androids in the 70s when he wrote it in 1968 and computers were still the size of rooms. The main story is set in 2021 and I really think he would have done better to push it back to the 2200s it would be a lot more believable. It's dark, dystopian, and tragic. And I don't think he actually understands what empathy means.
Blade runner is supposed to be based on this and all I can say is from what I remember the movie they left a whole lot out.
However bad the world is right now, at least we're doing better than this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, Murder, and Classism