The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

Philip K. Dick

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

231 pages | first published 1965

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Dick at his wildest and strangest - a mystifying but brilliant book - SF: 100 Best NovelsIn the overcrowded world and cramped space colonies of the late 21st century, tedium can be endured through the drug Can-D, which enables users to inhabit a s...
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Summary of 1328 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 56%
mysterious 56%
adventurous 48%
reflective 45%
tense 21%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
funny 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 22%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.82

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