The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

Philip K. Dick with Luke Daniels (Narrator)

7 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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On Mars, the harsh climate could make any colonist turn to drugs to escape a dead-end existence. Especially when the drug is Can-D, which transports its users into the idyllic world of a Barbie-esque character named Perky Pat. When the mysterious ...

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Moods

mysterious 70%
challenging 66%
dark 52%
reflective 44%
adventurous 43%
tense 22%
funny 11%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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