The Simulacra by Philip K. Dick

The Simulacra

Philip K. Dick

214 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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Set in the middle of the twenty-first century, The Simulacra is the story of an America where the whole government is a fraud and the President is an android. Against this backdrop Dr. Superb, the sole remaining psychotherapist, is struggling to p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
dark 28%
reflective 21%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.45

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