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Anyone notice a similarity between this and Hugh Howey's Wool trilogy? This would make a great film as would Hugh Howey's books.

Steven I noticed some similarities, and to be honest I found this to be a way better book than Wool. Wool is a YA novel and YA novels are struck between narr…moreI noticed some similarities, and to be honest I found this to be a way better book than Wool. Wool is a YA novel and YA novels are struck between narrow guidelines and requirements. (less)

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Did anyone else notice the similarities with Plato's allegory of the cave? I'm sure this was intentional knowing Dick's interest in philosophy.

Patricia Ulrich I did not think of it myself, but not that you say it the parallels are really strong. It must be intentional.

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