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Dr. Bloodmoney

Philip K. Dick
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Dr. Bloodmoney

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Philip K. Dick

Dr. Bloodmoney

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

298

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

San Francisco • 1980s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Philip K. Dick's Dr. Bloodmoney, people navigate post-apocalyptic society after a catastrophic event. The story explores themes of survival and resilience, focusing on individuals as they adapt to a new world and confront personal and societal challenges. Central to the narrative is a community reckoning with its altered reality and the enduring human spirit.

Mysterious

Dark

Gritty

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

10,022 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Philip K. Dick's Dr. Bloodmoney is celebrated for its imaginative post-apocalyptic setting and thought-provoking narrative. Readers appreciate the complex characters and exploration of human resilience. However, some criticize its disjointed plot and abrupt ending. Overall, it is considered a compelling, if occasionally uneven, work of speculative fiction.

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Who Should Read Dr. Bloodmoney?

A fan of speculative fiction and alternate realities, readers of Dr. Bloodmoney appreciate complex narratives exploring post-apocalyptic survival. They likely enjoy works like Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle and Huxley's Brave New World for their blend of science fiction and social commentary.

3.9

10,022 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

298

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

San Francisco • 1980s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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