Martian Time-slip by Philip K. Dick

Martian Time-slip

Philip K. Dick

226 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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On an arid Mars, local bigwigs compete with Earth-bound interlopers to buy up land before the UN develops it and its value skyrockets. Martian Union leader Arnie Kott has an ace up his sleeve, though: an autistic boy named Manfred who seems to hav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 811 reviews

Moods

mysterious 50%
adventurous 44%
dark 41%
challenging 38%
reflective 36%
tense 19%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 22%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 32% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.57

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