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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
After reading such long books it was interesting to read a whirlwind story that takes place within a 24 hr period. The book and movie are very different.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Sexism, Blood, Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I have wanted to read this book for over 20 years since hearing about it at uni. I liked the absurdity and subtle humour. I did feel like I missed some key context before I realised it wasn’t that I’d missed it.. it just wasn’t there.
All the female characters felt rather empty and homogeneous which spoiled it for me. I did not buy the relationships at all. I found it amusing that things like phones and tvs did not seem to have evolved from the 60s in this future, but there were flying cars and realistic androids.
Overall, the premise was strong and surprisingly relevant today... I would read it again.
All the female characters felt rather empty and homogeneous which spoiled it for me. I did not buy the relationships at all. I found it amusing that things like phones and tvs did not seem to have evolved from the 60s in this future, but there were flying cars and realistic androids.
Overall, the premise was strong and surprisingly relevant today... I would read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Animal cruelty
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my favorite books. A great examination of what it means to be human in a world dominated by technology.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I thought this book would be hard to get into because it was written in the 60's, but that wasn't the case at all. I'm a fan of Blade Runner (director's cut, natch, without the terrible voiceovers), and I it was really interesting to read the inspiriation.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced