The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

Philip K. Dick

286 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Dick at his wildest and strangest - a mystifying but brilliant book - SF: 100 Best NovelsIn the overcrowded world and cramped space colonies of the late 21st century, tedium can be endured through the drug Can-D, which enables users to inhabit a s...

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Moods

challenging 65%
mysterious 63%
dark 56%
adventurous 45%
reflective 43%
tense 19%
funny 4%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 31% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14%

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3.81

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