The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

Philip K. Dick

243 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Not too long from now, when exiles from a blistering Earth huddle miserably in Martian colonies, the only things that make life bearable are the drugs. Can-D "translates" those who take it into the bodies of Barbie-like dolls. But now Palmer Eldri...

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Moods

challenging 64%
mysterious 59%
dark 57%
adventurous 48%
reflective 43%
tense 20%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 23%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 32% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%

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3.82

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