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still_reading_sam 's review for:
Time Out of Joint
by Philip K. Dick
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
""This time" Ragle said "is out of joint""
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Spoilers/ Review for Time out of Joint
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Set in an alternate 1959, and opening in a supermarket we are introduced to Victor Nielson and his wife Margo, as well as Ragle Gumm. Every day Gumm does these challenges where by he must find a Little Green Man hidden in a picture (like where's Wally?) But there are those who take a dim view of Gumm's "hobby" and the money he makes from it. But Gumm is never wrong; even when he is wrong! One day something odd happens to Ragle. Whilst queueing for a soft drink, the soft drink stand disapears in front of Ragle's eyes and in its place, Ragle finds a piece of paper reading "soft drink stand". It's not the first time this has happened, or just Ragle it's happening to. His nephew, Sammy has also experienced it. Just what's going on in the world?! Is Ragle having another breakdown or is there something more sinister happening?
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As part of the #journeyintoscifi2020 I did this at last. I won it indirectly via a Giveaway (thank you to @direintention . We've done all 3 now!) And it sounded like an interesting PKD!
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This one will suck you in quite easily! The concept of it is nice and simple and works. The early twists about Ragle kept me hooked! What got me interested was that Ragle and co. had no clue who Marilyn Monroe was. Which is odd since she was Mrs America effectively! The slow reveals of what's going on is well done and Victor and Ragle questioning their world around them works! It's more mystery than sci fi but holds elements of both. The ending and explanations do make sense in the end! A nice Dick story and one that if you're looking for some sci fi I'd recommend!
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Overall 4.5/5⭐
Have you read Time out of Joint? What did you think of it?
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Spoilers/ Review for Time out of Joint
.
Set in an alternate 1959, and opening in a supermarket we are introduced to Victor Nielson and his wife Margo, as well as Ragle Gumm. Every day Gumm does these challenges where by he must find a Little Green Man hidden in a picture (like where's Wally?) But there are those who take a dim view of Gumm's "hobby" and the money he makes from it. But Gumm is never wrong; even when he is wrong! One day something odd happens to Ragle. Whilst queueing for a soft drink, the soft drink stand disapears in front of Ragle's eyes and in its place, Ragle finds a piece of paper reading "soft drink stand". It's not the first time this has happened, or just Ragle it's happening to. His nephew, Sammy has also experienced it. Just what's going on in the world?! Is Ragle having another breakdown or is there something more sinister happening?
.
As part of the #journeyintoscifi2020 I did this at last. I won it indirectly via a Giveaway (thank you to @direintention . We've done all 3 now!) And it sounded like an interesting PKD!
.
This one will suck you in quite easily! The concept of it is nice and simple and works. The early twists about Ragle kept me hooked! What got me interested was that Ragle and co. had no clue who Marilyn Monroe was. Which is odd since she was Mrs America effectively! The slow reveals of what's going on is well done and Victor and Ragle questioning their world around them works! It's more mystery than sci fi but holds elements of both. The ending and explanations do make sense in the end! A nice Dick story and one that if you're looking for some sci fi I'd recommend!
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Overall 4.5/5⭐
Have you read Time out of Joint? What did you think of it?