Now Wait for Last Year
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
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American LiteratureNew York City • 2050s
1993
Adult
18+ years
In Now Wait for Last Year, a doctor navigates a tumultuous future where interstellar conflict and political intrigue unfold. Person-first experiences with a dangerous hallucinogenic drug challenge perceptions of reality and identity, while personal and planetary fates intertwine. Complex relationships and time's fluidity test the limits of loyalty and survival.
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Melancholic
Unnerving
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Philip K. Dick's Now Wait for Last Year offers an engaging exploration of time and identity, praised for its imaginative plot and compelling themes. Some critics cite occasional confusion due to complex narrative layers, but the novel's philosophical depth and unique approach to science fiction resonate strongly with readers seeking thought-provoking content.
Readers who enjoy Now Wait for Last Year by Philip K. Dick are likely intrigued by complex narratives involving time travel and alternate realities. Fans of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut or Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, who relish dystopian themes and philosophical questions, will find this novel appealing.
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230
Novel • Fiction
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American LiteratureNew York City • 2050s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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