I'm glad you liked it over all, and I also felt it could have used another 50 to 100 pages, but as someone that reads a lot of fantasy, I say this a lot.
I finished this book a couple of days ago and enjoyed it very much, it made me crave more of this author. I like his writing style, he even made me miss my train station because he had me in his grip, it was too suspenseful 😄 The next one of his books I want to read is Ubik. I love weird and confusing stories, PKD seems to be an author who delivered them.
@@WordsinTime The Man in the High Castle is the one I'm least interested in, maybe I'll read it sometime but probably not. A Scanner Darkly is on my radar as well, also The Galactic Pot-Healer, for the title alone.
Thanks for the video! I read this book earlier this year when my love for AI became apparent. The writing in this book is certainly dated but I enjoyed it. I agree with your comment that the world is not as fleshed out but I am a fan of the character development. What led me to AI was Murderbot by Margret Wells - pretty basic and easy novellas. And I also recently read Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Any other AI suggestions welcome! 🤖♥📚
You’re welcome Michelle! Thanks for the recommendations, I have heard good things but have not yet read those two. Ancillary Justice is written from the POV of an AI character. Some other books that have AI characters, although they might not be the main focus are: House of Suns, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Endymion. You might like those!
Funny, I just read this book last week! Loved it! Having only read some of his later, very esoteric fiction (which I do love too) it was interesting reading something by Dick that had a very straightforward story, but still a lot of depth to it too. Also, I ordered my copies of Ilium and Olympos. They're on the way!
Nice timing! I’m glad you enjoyed it too. I was mixed on The Man in the High Castle but loved Ubik and really liked this too. I want to read A Scanner Darkly next. I’m excited for the Ilium/Olympos readalong! Feel free to join the discord server if you haven’t already!
@@WordsinTime The first PKD I ever read was Radio Free Ablemuth. I knew nothing about Dick (even though I'd seen Bladerunner). Radio Free Ablemuth was just a new release I happened to look at in the bookstore and thought it sounded interesting. Not having read any other of PKD's works, I thought Ablemuth was brilliant, and I was intrigued about the idea of VALIS. So, I set about to read his VALIS trilogy. The first in that, VALIS, moved me in such profound ways that it is difficult for me to even describe. It has stuck with me so powerfully over the years that I'm afraid to re-read it for fear that I might not have the same experience. It was one of those books that just hit me at the perfect time in my life when I was in the perfect state of mind to be receptive to it. The Divine Invasion I didn't enjoy as much. At the time, I didn't realize that it was a thematically connected trilogy, rather than connected by story or character, so it disappointed me because I really wanted to spend more time with the characters in VALIS. I should re-read that one. Coming to understand the nature of the trilogy, I read the final book, The Transmigration of Timothy Archer, and absolutely loved it. This final one, however, is not really a science fiction novel, but explores the themes present in VALIS and The Divine Invasion much more deeply.
@@splifftachyon4420 That's amazing how deeply you connected with VALIS! Another subscriber recommended it to me, but said I might appreciate it better if I read more PKD books first. But I'm glad you loved it as your second PKD book!
Awesome video! This one has been on my shelf and hearing you talk about, might move it up the TBR list. Question: I read the Revelation Space trilogy about 10 years but am itching to do a re-read. Any plans to do a read along on your channel at some point?
@@j.p.lovecraft1826 Thanks JP! At the moment the only readalong planned is Ilium/Olympos in October/November but I plan on having people that join the Discord server vote on what series I read in 2023!
I'm glad you liked it over all, and I also felt it could have used another 50 to 100 pages, but as someone that reads a lot of fantasy, I say this a lot.
Haha those lazy classic sci-fi writers!
Great stuff mate!
Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it!
Great review bro
Thanks Chirag, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I always thought it should be "Do Androids Count Electric Sheep?"
Haha I wondered the same thing when I first heard it.
Oh my goodness! I had no idea Blade Runner was based on this book 😮 so cool! great review
Thanks Mckenzie! I think if you liked the themes in the film, you will enjoy the book, even though they are somewhat different.
@@WordsinTime I will keep that in mind for sure! Still need to pick up Ubik haha so many books, so little time
@@mckenziekate So true! Fortunately Ubik is only 200 pages haha
@@WordsinTime haha I love short books
I finished this book a couple of days ago and enjoyed it very much, it made me crave more of this author. I like his writing style, he even made me miss my train station because he had me in his grip, it was too suspenseful 😄
The next one of his books I want to read is Ubik. I love weird and confusing stories, PKD seems to be an author who delivered them.
Haha missing your train is quite the review! I was mixed on The Man in the High Castle but loved Ubik. I want to try A Scanner Darkly next.
@@WordsinTime The Man in the High Castle is the one I'm least interested in, maybe I'll read it sometime but probably not. A Scanner Darkly is on my radar as well, also The Galactic Pot-Healer, for the title alone.
Thanks for the video! I read this book earlier this year when my love for AI became apparent. The writing in this book is certainly dated but I enjoyed it. I agree with your comment that the world is not as fleshed out but I am a fan of the character development. What led me to AI was Murderbot by Margret Wells - pretty basic and easy novellas. And I also recently read Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Any other AI suggestions welcome! 🤖♥📚
You’re welcome Michelle! Thanks for the recommendations, I have heard good things but have not yet read those two. Ancillary Justice is written from the POV of an AI character. Some other books that have AI characters, although they might not be the main focus are: House of Suns, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Endymion. You might like those!
I have got to read more phillip k dyck, i have some more of his books on my shelf.
I did read this one however and enjoyed it.
Nice! I’m glad you enjoyed this one Drew! I have read 2 others and would recommend Ubik!
Funny, I just read this book last week! Loved it! Having only read some of his later, very esoteric fiction (which I do love too) it was interesting reading something by Dick that had a very straightforward story, but still a lot of depth to it too. Also, I ordered my copies of Ilium and Olympos. They're on the way!
Nice timing! I’m glad you enjoyed it too. I was mixed on The Man in the High Castle but loved Ubik and really liked this too. I want to read A Scanner Darkly next.
I’m excited for the Ilium/Olympos readalong! Feel free to join the discord server if you haven’t already!
@@WordsinTime The first PKD I ever read was Radio Free Ablemuth. I knew nothing about Dick (even though I'd seen Bladerunner). Radio Free Ablemuth was just a new release I happened to look at in the bookstore and thought it sounded interesting. Not having read any other of PKD's works, I thought Ablemuth was brilliant, and I was intrigued about the idea of VALIS. So, I set about to read his VALIS trilogy. The first in that, VALIS, moved me in such profound ways that it is difficult for me to even describe. It has stuck with me so powerfully over the years that I'm afraid to re-read it for fear that I might not have the same experience. It was one of those books that just hit me at the perfect time in my life when I was in the perfect state of mind to be receptive to it. The Divine Invasion I didn't enjoy as much. At the time, I didn't realize that it was a thematically connected trilogy, rather than connected by story or character, so it disappointed me because I really wanted to spend more time with the characters in VALIS. I should re-read that one. Coming to understand the nature of the trilogy, I read the final book, The Transmigration of Timothy Archer, and absolutely loved it. This final one, however, is not really a science fiction novel, but explores the themes present in VALIS and The Divine Invasion much more deeply.
@@splifftachyon4420 That's amazing how deeply you connected with VALIS! Another subscriber recommended it to me, but said I might appreciate it better if I read more PKD books first. But I'm glad you loved it as your second PKD book!
Awesome video! This one has been on my shelf and hearing you talk about, might move it up the TBR list. Question: I read the Revelation Space trilogy about 10 years but am itching to do a re-read. Any plans to do a read along on your channel at some point?
@@j.p.lovecraft1826 Thanks JP! At the moment the only readalong planned is Ilium/Olympos in October/November but I plan on having people that join the Discord server vote on what series I read in 2023!