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I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon

Philip K. Dick
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I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

Book Brief

Philip K. Dick

I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

202

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Spaceship • Future

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon" by Philip K. Dick, the protagonist, Victor Kemmings, wakes prematurely from cryogenic sleep during a decade-long interstellar voyage. Unable to distinguish reality from memories, he struggles with guilt and questions his perception of time and existence, conveyed by the ship's AI attempting to entertain him. Topics in the collection include isolation, authoritarianism, reality, and self-doubt.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

886 ratings

69%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Philip K. Dick's I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon is a compelling short story that delves into themes of memory, existential angst, and futuristic technology. Critics praise its imaginative narrative and exploration of deep psychological questions. However, some find its complexity challenging and its pacing uneven. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking and quintessential Dick read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon?

Readers who enjoy psychological and philosophical explorations in science fiction would relish Philip K. Dick's I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon. Fans of dystopian futures and mind-bending realities akin to 1984 by George Orwell or Brave New World by Aldous Huxley would find this work compelling.

4.0

886 ratings

69%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

202

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Spaceship • Future

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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