Rob's review of Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick

Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick
by Philip K. Dick
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Rob's review  
rating: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
bookshelves: 2008, anthology, bedside, own, science-fiction
recommended for: PKD novices & acolytes
status: Read in March, 2008

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 Emmanuel Carrere, I Am Alive And You Are Dead; it's interesting to line up the parallels in PKD's life with his recurring tropes and stylistic choices.
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