Ubik by Philip K. Dick

7 hours first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Description

Glen Runciter, head of an anti-telepathic security agency, has been killed. But now his employees are receiving bewildering messages from him in the unlikeliest places, and reality is warping in mysterious ways.

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Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 48%
tense 41%
challenging 39%
dark 38%
reflective 30%
funny 16%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 28% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.02

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