Blade Runner by Philip K. Dick

Blade Runner

Blade Runner #1

Philip K. Dick

240 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

Description

The classic sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which inspired two major motion pictures: Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 By 2021, the World War has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind off...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22,565 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 62%
adventurous 47%
mysterious 43%
tense 36%
challenging 29%
emotional 18%
sad 17%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 24% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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