The Variable Man by Philip K. Dick, Gregg Margarite

The Variable Man

Philip K. Dick, Gregg Margarite

100 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Predictability has come a long way. The computers of the future can tell you if you’re going to win a war before you fire a shot. Unfortunately they’re predicting perpetual standoff between the Terran and Centaurian Empires. What they need is some...

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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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