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World War Terminus had left the Earth devastated. Through its ruins, bounty hunter Rick Deckard stalked, in search of the renegade replicants who were his prey.

When he wasn't 'retiring' them with his laser weapon, he dreamed of owning a live animal - the ultimate status symbol in a world all but bereft of animal life.

Then Rick got his chance: the assignment to kill six Nexus-6 targets, for a huge reward. But in Deckard's world things were never that simple and his assignment quickly turned into a nightmare kaleidoscope of subterfuge and deceit - and the threat of death for the hunter rather than the hunted...
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0575094184
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gateway
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 May 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780575094185
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0575094185
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 188 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.8 x 1.8 x 19.6 cm
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Over a writing career that spanned three decades, Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) published 36 science fiction novels and 121 short stories in which he explored the essence of what makes man human and the dangers of centralized power. Toward the end of his life, his work turned toward deeply personal, metaphysical questions concerning the nature of God. Eleven novels and short stories have been adapted to film; notably: Blade Runner (based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?), Total Recall, Minority Report, and A Scanner Darkly. The recipient of critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career, Dick was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2005, and in 2007 the Library of America published a selection of his novels in three volumes. His work has been translated into more than twenty-five languages.

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"...Thoroughly enjoyable, yet eerie, with memorable characters - Deckard is an immensely human character who struggles with making sense of life amidst..." Read more

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  • Robert B Logan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A sensible novel
    Reviewed in Australia on 28 December 2024
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    A classic science fiction tome. Should provide the reader the opportunity for personal reflection of the potential futures available to the human race.
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  • Glen Hawkins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Different to the movie but stands on its own pages...
    Reviewed in Australia on 1 January 2015
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    I have to state that I came to this book via 'Bladerunner' (even though I am a SciFi enthusiast) and it certainly was an interesting read. As stated in the Introduction, the book is more about character development rather than visuals but certainly the storyline is also considerably different to the movie so that was a new and 'fresh' look at the story.
    It is worth reading as it does create a bit more background but don't get disappointed if you have seen the movie first....its not the book of the movie but the movie is a changed adaptation of the book and if you read it in that context then you should enjoy it...

    Recommended even if you are a fan of the movie
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  • reidpau
    5.0 out of 5 stars Masterly written classic
    Reviewed in Australia on 1 July 2016
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    A masterfully fulfilling science fiction classic novel. Contemplative and though-provoking, Phillip K. Dick's work is prophetic, questioning the nature of what it is to be human. Thoroughly enjoyable, yet eerie, with memorable characters - Deckard is an immensely human character who struggles with making sense of life amidst a decaying world. Highly recommended.
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  • Monique & Mitchell
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good, light, thought evoking read
    Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2018
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    A good, light, thought evoking read. Worth reading in the light of technological advancements. I would recommend. Enjoy the read.
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  • Pieter
    4.0 out of 5 stars Foundational
    Reviewed in Australia on 3 September 2018
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    Blade Runner didn't make much of an impression on me, perhaps because I saw it more than 3 decades after it was made and had seen and read many stories that carried over the same point. Blade Runner 2049, however, was something I enjoyed.
    It seemed only fitting that I read the book. Dick tells an elaborate story to ask us to consider what is "real" in his novel. In stead of making the protagonist question his senses (as is seen in so many contemporary stories), he asks a deeper question about how we value what is clearly a replica of something authentic when it still has the ability to evoke the same feelings.
    Dick explores this topic thoroughly with references throughout of replicas in every aspect of his characters' lives from emotions and personal responsibility to sex.
    Unfortunately, while Dick has an excellent imagination and raises some fascinating questions about reality, his writing style often makes it difficult to follow without rereading and occasional inference to determine why a situation may have changed in a couple of scenes.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic science fiction story
    Reviewed in Australia on 20 June 2023
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    Many people have seen the movie, "Blade Runner". This Philip K Dick book was the inspiration for the movie. It's a fascinating read.
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  • Steve de Git
    4.0 out of 5 stars Couln't put down!
    Reviewed in Australia on 23 February 2018
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    I just loved it, shows more than the movie. I think the movie steers away from the extinction of animals after WWT. You can really see how good this author was . Things in the novel have actually become catch phrases and are direct quotes from book. "Do you like our Owl?" "It's artifical?' Fantastic for those hungry for more of the Rick Deckard story.
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  • Luke Marthick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional
    Reviewed in Australia on 28 January 2022
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    A thought provoking and engaging story extremely far ahead of its time. A quality read and a new favourite author.
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  • Mateo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una obra genial e inquietante
    Reviewed in Spain on 30 March 2014
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    Es la segunda novela de este autor que he leído hasta ahora. Philip K. Dick nos presenta una sociedad futura en la que la humanidad está embarcada en la colonización de otros planetas. Una herraminenta clave en este proceso de colonización son los "andys", los androides. En un principio son simples esclavos encargados de los durísimos trabajos que hay que realizar en otros mundos. Con el tiempo, los androides son cada vez más perfectos y parecidos a los seres humanos. De hecho, con frecuencia son mucho más inteligentes que los humanos. Al ser más inteligentes, toman conciencia de sus durísimas e injustas condiciones de vida y se rebelan.

    Los que vuelven a la Tierra son una auténtica amenaza para los hombres. Se hace, por tanto, necesario eliminarlos. La cuestión es cómo distinguir a un humano de un "andy" si, tanto física como intelectualmente, son muy parecidos. Se ponen a punto unos tests que supuestamente detectan diferencias en la psicología de ambos, De todas formas siempre queda la duda de si esos tests son realmente fiables y de si, en ocasiones, no son auténticos humanos los que son retirados de la circulación. Para complicar más la situación, nos encontramos con androides infiltrados en distintos sectores de la sociedad: mundo del arte, policía, etc.

    Con esta obra Philip K. Dick nos hace reflexionar sobre cómo será la humanidad del futuro, sobre dónde reside lo que nos hace realmente humanos, etc. Estas reflexiones tras la lectura de la novela pueden ser bastante inquietantes.

    En cualquier caso, un libro que hay que leer.
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  • Chelsea Loveridge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book! I couldn't stop reading it
    Reviewed in Japan on 27 November 2020
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    This book was so interesting and creative. The characters are written so well and I found them very entertaining. I highly recommend this book!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Cool
    Reviewed in Mexico on 13 December 2023
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  • Probir Sengupta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic by an Iconic author
    Reviewed in India on 7 December 2023
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    Influential SciFi
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars magnífico
    Reviewed in Brazil on 8 July 2024
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    Philip K, Dick escrevia deliciosamente bem. Passam as décadas, porém não fica desatualizado. Seu olhar e imaginação são sempre surpreendentes. A tradução é muito boa.
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