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Science Fiction · DarkA bounty hunter retires androids that look and feel human
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
See it on Amazon1968Moderate readFast pace
What it is about
In a ruined future San Francisco, Rick Deckard is a bounty hunter assigned to retire six escaped androids. The more human they seem, the more he questions what makes someone real. Dick’s 1968 novel inspired Blade Runner.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a dark mood and a fast pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Androids · Empathy · Identity
Screen adaptation
Blade Runner (1982) · Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
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About the author
Philip K. Dick3 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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