Below is a link to my most recent book review, "Clans of the Alphane Moon" by Philip K. Dick.
Clans of the Alphane Moon by Philip K. Dick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this to be a very interesting study of what might happen if the various patients from a mental hospital were abandoned on another world.... What kind of society would they create? He answers this masterfully. A lot of research must have gone into writing this book, as he goes into detail about the differences between different mental illnesses, and their effects on the individual sufferer.
Another element of this book I enjoyed was the simulactrum. I love robots in science fiction, and Philip Dick was one of the best writers of stories featuring robots and androids. The simulacrum are robots that look human, and for the most part are controlled remotely by a human; although, in this story, the simulacrum could act autonomously if needed.
I would recommend this book to not only sf and PKD fans, but also fans of psychology and physiology.
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Clans of the Alphane Moon by Philip K. DickMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this to be a very interesting study of what might happen if the various patients from a mental hospital were abandoned on another world.... What kind of society would they create? He answers this masterfully. A lot of research must have gone into writing this book, as he goes into detail about the differences between different mental illnesses, and their effects on the individual sufferer.
Another element of this book I enjoyed was the simulactrum. I love robots in science fiction, and Philip Dick was one of the best writers of stories featuring robots and androids. The simulacrum are robots that look human, and for the most part are controlled remotely by a human; although, in this story, the simulacrum could act autonomously if needed.
I would recommend this book to not only sf and PKD fans, but also fans of psychology and physiology.
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