The Simulacra by Philip K. Dick

The Simulacra

Philip K. Dick

214 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Set in the middle of the twenty-first century, The Simulacra is the story of an America where the whole government is a fraud and the President is an android. Against this backdrop Dr. Superb, the sole remaining psychotherapist, is struggling to p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
mysterious 54%
funny 45%
dark 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.44

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