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Лийтеся, сльози, сказав полісмен by Philip K. Dick, Філіп К. Дік
5 reviews
krytykesa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
What I really enjoyed is that it's very cinematic. It's written in a way that could be easily transferred to a tv show or even a theatric piece. Every character is presented with a tagline; every scene has a detailed explanation of the surrounding. Even conversations are built as a combination of funny and emotional dialogs and more meaningful monologues.
One of the most memorable conversations happened closer to the end of the book when the main character and Ruth discussed the necessity of love and the absurdity of following the self-preservation instinct.
But at the end of the day, I wouldn't say I would want this book to be proffered on screens. It has many weird and unneeded details in world-building, like the consent age or incest arc that was shockingly out of place. And this book has one of the worst treatment of female characters I read in a while.
Flow My Tears; the Policeman Said is an excellent example of the good execution of bad ideas.
Moderate: Incest, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicide
doctorw0rm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Incest
Moderate: Police brutality, Mental illness, Death, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Genocide, Forced institutionalization, War, Pedophilia, and Racism
skusaroo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Drug use, Grief, and Police brutality
Moderate: Racism, Pedophilia, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual harassment, Infidelity, Racism, and War
erikwmj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Drug abuse, Incest, Racism, Death, Police brutality, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, and Misogyny
b_caligari's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Misogyny, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Incest, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Colonisation, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Forced institutionalization