Ubik by Philip K. Dick

208 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

"Glen Runciter is dead. At least, someone died in that explosion on Luna and it's Runciter whose funeral is taking place in Des Moines. But, if he's dead, why are his employees receiving puzzling and sometimes downright scatological messages from ...

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Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 51%
tense 45%
dark 40%
challenging 39%
reflective 32%
funny 17%
lighthearted 4%
emotional 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 3%

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