The Crack in Space by Philip K. Dick

The Crack in Space

Philip K. Dick

188 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

In The Crack in Space, a repairman discovers that a hole in a faulty Jifi-scuttler leads to a parallel world. Jim Briskin, campaigning to be the first black president of the United States, thinks alter-Earth is the solution to the chronic overpopu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 60%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
funny 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.27

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