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ellereadsalottt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
caitlin_123a's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
redheadorganist's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
janiswong's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A dark, dystopian novel that was contemporary for its time centered around the loss of individual artistic autonomy. I enjoyed the lack of context and insight into personal lives. The book was much darker than I expected and I felt tense throughout the short book. Dick's writing is gripping, full of mystery, and leaves the reader to fill in the gaps. The short stories as independent chapters, taken metaphorically, reminded me of how technologies can also have dimming effects, as people may slowly lose their individuality through the wearing down by infinitely scrolling online... A much needed short read that feels fresh, poignant, and relevant, even though written 50 years ago.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Murder