Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Philip K. Dick
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
1,088

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick Book Summary

A masterpiece ahead of its time, a prescient rendering of a dark future, and the inspiration for the blockbuster film Blade Runner

By 2021, the World War has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remain covet any living creature, and for people who can’t afford one, companies built incredibly realistic simulacra: horses, birds, cats, sheep. They’ve even built humans. Immigrants to Mars receive androids so sophisticated they are indistinguishable from true men or women. Fearful of the havoc these artificial humans can wreak, the government bans them from Earth. Driven into hiding, unauthorized androids live among human beings, undetected. Rick Deckard, an officially sanctioned bounty hunter, is commissioned to find rogue androids and “retire” them. But when cornered, androids fight back—with lethal force.

Praise for Philip K. Dick

“The most consistently brilliant science fiction writer in the world.”—John Brunner

“A kind of pulp-fiction Kafka, a prophet.”—The New York Times

“[Philip K. Dick] sees all the sparkling—and terrifying—possibilities . . . that other authors shy away from.”—Rolling Stone

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Book Name Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Philip K. Dick) Book Reviews 2024

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Thought Provoking. Being a fan of Blade Runner I decided to give the book a shot. It is actually quite different from the movie in many ways. I would highly recommend it. It is quite thought provoking. If I were to give it one crititcism it would be that the actions sequences were fairly short lived and anti-climactic. Other than that the psychology and philosophy of this (as well as many other Philip K Dick stories) will make you take a step back and think about life in a slightly different way.

My new favorite. This was a great book and, in my opinion, it is the best book that i have ever read. The commentary on human nature and society is only an undertone to the gripping scenes of action and suspense. The setting is particularly interesting and the detail that is gvien to it is much appreciated. There are also many comedic and ironic situations in the story of Rick Deckard. I would recommend this book to anyone.

really great. A fantastic novel that blends high-paced action with complex ethical and theological dilemmas. I really enjoyed it.

One of the best books I have read. It was written so perfectly. It was a very touching story. Worth every penny.

New science fiction fan. I don't really enjoy reading science fiction novels, but if all of them are like this book then I'm a new fan of this genre.

Amazing. Amazing

Excellent. This is the first PKD book I've read, inspired by Bladerunner. I'm hooked on PKD and plan to read all of his other books. If you've seen Bladerunner, the book is quite different. I think the book is better of course, but the movie helps to cement the visuals. I recommend you watch Bladerunner first, then, if you like it, read this book. PKD has an amazing ability to write with incredible detail and density, while still keeping the story flowing smoothly with zero drag.

Lol. We’re close to extinction, I guess…

Meh.. If you’re new to PKD and you want to read this book to see what the fuss is about, I predict you’ll be disappointed. His *ideas* are brilliant, and many more gifted storytellers have taken those ideas and made art. But his writing is jerky and obscure, his characters are flat and have strange motivations, and the whole thing has the surreal aspect of a fever dream. Bladerunner was inspired by this novel, and, frankly, it’s unlikely anyone would still be reading it if that were not the case. Grab this from the library, don’t spend fourteen dollars on a jumped up novella about a guy with a robot sheep.

Wonderful. I loved this book until the very end, it keeps you on your toes and very aware of the strangeness in this future. Dial in for a great read. However I think 11.99 is a bit much for an e-book. I actually read this through the Amazon library for free.

Just OK. This was my second book by Phillip Dick, and I wasn't impressed by either. His books are OK, but not as great as all the reviews would have you believe.

Drug induced confusion. I like PKD. I have read many of his works and liked the way he could predict certain aspects of the future. I like the way that the main themes are relevant today. I have never liked the sexism but it was a sign of the times, so I could ignore it. This time it was harder to ignore. My goodness, this man’s obsession with female breasts is annoying! I didn’t buy the “love” aspect, and describing her as a child then having him sleep with her was disgusting . I understand the concepts of religion and what it means to be human but the way he wrote this one was like he was on a drug induced spiral and the story jerked around in dizzying twists that were more confusing than satisfying. Not my favorite.

What a book.... “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” was a revolutionary book when it was written and it has only become more poignant over the decades. After reading this book and watching both the new and original Blade Runner movies, I began questioning many things about the world we live in today. The isolation and questions about humanity that the story presents are bone-chilling, often times tear-inducing. Most of all, this book reinvigorated my love for science-fiction with a deeper, more thoughtful approach than many other books take. All I can say is read it, you will not be the same afterwards.

A Great Premise. The basis for the Blade Runner movie, this is a portrayal of a not too distant future that is bleak and familiar, as it rings so true with our society and where it's heading.

Great Book. First off, ignore the review pf the dolt who thinks this book was inspired by Bladerunner, this story was originally published mid 60's and was the inspiration for the movie Bladerunner. I do recommend the book and the movie but don't watch the movie first if you haven't seen it yet.

Great. Great

Classic Sci-Fi, a little different from the film. As someone who saw the film Blade Runner first, it was interesting to see certain things from the film a bit more fleshed out here. The story was also distinct from the film. An entertaining read to be sure, but I find myself a bit jaded at my age, or spoiled perhaps by my frequent encounters with stories that have copied the exploration of “humanity” that this novel was among the first to explore, so I found a lot of its most major themes very familiar. Still glad to have read it regardless.

Book vs movie. I Generally prefer the book even when I read the book after watching the movie it inspired. That is not the case here. I’ve always been a blade runner fan so maybe it was too different from the book and shouldn’t be compared. That being said, I really didn’t like the whole spiritual thing with the box. It didn’t seem to fit.

🔥🔥🔥. So good. Soooo bleak. Doom🤘

Great read. What else can be said about such a visionary writer. The mood and emotion in this book takes you on a great adventure and leaves you just as exhausted as Decker.

Meh.... This is one of the most depressing stories I’ve ever read!

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The Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? book written by Philip K. Dick was published on 28 May 1996, Tuesday in the High Tech Sci-Fi category. A total of 1,088 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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