Vulcan's Hammer by Philip K. Dick

Vulcan's Hammer

Philip K. Dick

165 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Objective, unbiased and hyper-rational, the Vulcan 3 should have been the perfect ruler. The omnipotent computer dictates policy that is in the best interests of all citizens — or at least, that is the idea. But when the machine, whose rule evolve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
tense 57%
mysterious 42%
reflective 42%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.38

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