The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

Philip K. Dick

231 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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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

mysterious 71%
challenging 65%
dark 52%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
tense 22%
funny 11%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 28% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

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