Ubik by Philip K. Dick
Set in a futuristic world, the novel follows Joe Chip, a technician at a psychic agency, who becomes trapped in a reality-altering phenomenon after a mission on the Moon goes wrong. As his reality begins to unravel, Chip and his colleagues find themselves in a bizarre world where time seems to be moving backward and a mysterious product called "Ubik" appears to be the only thing that can save them. The book explores themes of reality, entropy, and human perception in a surreal and often humorous manner.
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- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
- - Ubik Entre Dois Mundos
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This book is on the following 11 lists:
- 52nd on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 114th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 367th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)
- The 100 Novels You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Esquire)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- Top 10 books to help you survive the digital age (Guardian)