The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

Philip K. Dick

7 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

On Mars, the harsh climate could make any colonist turn to drugs to escape a dead-end existence. Especially when the drug is Can-D, which transports its users into the idyllic world of a Barbie-esque character named Perky Pat. When the mysterious ...

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Moods

challenging 64%
mysterious 62%
dark 58%
adventurous 48%
reflective 43%
tense 18%
funny 5%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15%

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3.81

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