The Variable Man by Philip K. Dick

The Variable Man

Philip K. Dick

84 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced
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"The Variable Man" is a science fiction novella by American writer Philip K. Dick, which he wrote and sold before he had an agent. It was first published in Space Science Fiction (British), Vol. 2 No. 2, July 1953 and Space Science Fiction, Septem...

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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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