A review by andrewmashley
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?: The Inspiration Behind Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 by Philip K. Dick
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
This book is a brilliant story about a dystopian future, filled with humans and androids struggling to survive, one due to the atmosphere which inhabits Earth, one due to their evolving design to blend in with humans. It really paints a bleak picture of a lifeless world, where owning a real animal is one of the highest symbols of wealth someone can own.
Philip K Dick's world-building is succinct and unique, especially for a book in 1968. I picked this book with no prior knowledge of the author or the book, and I'm extremely happy with the choice. I'd happily read this book over and over and I can't wait to watch the Bladerunner films now.
Philip K Dick's world-building is succinct and unique, especially for a book in 1968. I picked this book with no prior knowledge of the author or the book, and I'm extremely happy with the choice. I'd happily read this book over and over and I can't wait to watch the Bladerunner films now.