Martian Time-slip by Philip K. Dick

Martian Time-slip

Philip K. Dick

226 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

On an arid Mars, local bigwigs compete with Earth-bound interlopers to buy up land before the UN develops it and its value skyrockets. Martian Union leader Arnie Kott has an ace up his sleeve, though: an autistic boy named Manfred who seems to hav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 530 reviews

Moods

challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 35%
dark 35%
reflective 30%
funny 10%
tense 10%
emotional 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.54

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