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    <name><![CDATA[Rob]]></name>
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  <read_at>Fri Mar 14 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Mar 14 14:32:07 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Mar 14 14:39:18 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Overall, a very strong and representative collection of PKD's short stories.  These shorts in this binding include a lot of old favorites that are arranged chronologically so we can watch PKD's obsessions and themes emerge and unfold and develop.  It also allows us to see where he managed to frustrate himself along the way as well.  Anyone reading this would do well to read the PKD bio by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q= Emmanuel Carrere" title=" Emmanuel Carrere"> Emmanuel Carrere</a>, <em><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q= I Am Alive And You Are Dead" title=" I Am Alive And You Are Dead"> I Am Alive And You Are Dead</a></em>; it's interesting to line up the parallels in PKD's life with his recurring tropes and stylistic choices.]]></body>
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