The Variable Man by Philip K. Dick

The Variable Man

Philip K. Dick

102 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

He fixed things-clocks, refrigerators, vidsenders and destinies. But he had no business in the future, where the calculators could not handle him. He was Earth's only hope-and its sure failure

Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 40%
hopeful 40%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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