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Dec 14, 2015
Estelle
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it was ok
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One of the most accessible and straightforward PKD novels I've read so far.
"Vulcan's Hammer" is more pulp than thought-provoking scifi, but still an enjoyable read, well paced and suspenceful. And pretty short. ...more
"Vulcan's Hammer" is more pulp than thought-provoking scifi, but still an enjoyable read, well paced and suspenceful. And pretty short. ...more
An interesting predecessor to stories or films like 'Independence Day' or 'The Terminator'. There are elements to this novel that I can see as being influential to the sci-fi genre.
Out of the sci-fi genre, this is one of Dick's novels that contains a fair amount of sci-fi action; the typical elements commonly associated with the genre. Nonetheless, it was enjoyable to read, especially due to the commentary of man's growing relationship with machines. Namely, the computer.
In addition, this remain ...more
Out of the sci-fi genre, this is one of Dick's novels that contains a fair amount of sci-fi action; the typical elements commonly associated with the genre. Nonetheless, it was enjoyable to read, especially due to the commentary of man's growing relationship with machines. Namely, the computer.
In addition, this remain ...more
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Ryan
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Ryan
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Dec 23, 2011
Mark C
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Oct 27, 2012
Erich Franz Linner-Guzmann
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it was amazing
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Aug 15, 2014
Christopher Jamieson-Green
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