The Variable Man by Philip K. Dick, Gregg Margarite

The Variable Man

Philip K. Dick, Gregg Margarite

100 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced
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Predictability has come a long way. The computers of the future can tell you if you’re going to win a war before you fire a shot. Unfortunately they’re predicting perpetual standoff between the Terran and Centaurian Empires. What they need is some...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.69

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