Ubik by Philip K. Dick

Ubik

Philip K. Dick

191 pages • first pub 1969 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

Glen Runciter is dead. Or is he? Someone died in the explosion orchestrated by his business rivals, but even s his funeral is scheduled, his mourning employees are receiving bewildering messages from their boss. And the world around is warping and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,183 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 49%
tense 41%
challenging 39%
dark 39%
reflective 30%
funny 16%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 29% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.01

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