Ubik by Philip K. Dick

288 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

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Glen Runciter is dead. Or is he? Someone died in the explosion orchestrated by his business rivals, but even as his funeral is scheduled, his mourning employees are receiving bewildering messages from their boss. And the world around them is...

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Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 47%
tense 41%
dark 39%
challenging 38%
reflective 30%
funny 16%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 28% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 22% | 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: 51% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.02

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