Philip K. Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - 8

[StefanY]

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

If you didn't already know, this is the novel that inspired the Ridley Scott Sci-Fi film masterpiece "Blade Runner." I've heard about it for years and most people say that the film really doesn't have much to do with the book. After finally reading it for myself, I kind of have to disagree.

Does the film follow the book? Not exactly and in many ways not at all. However, there are some scenes that are directly taken from the book. More importantly, the film really does a good job of capturing the feel and tone of the book without delving into some of the more abstract concepts that would have been very difficult to put on the screen.

As for the novel itself, I really enjoyed it. It read well and delves into the psyche of the main character very effectively. The author has several messages to convey in his writing and does so in a way that is not intrusive or distracting. There are a couple of elements that I found a bit odd to my liking, but overall it has a quickly moving plot that keeps the reader engaged and interested from start to finish.

All in all, another enjoyable science fiction classic.

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