Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Philip K. Dick
17 people recommended it in 14 threads, 2010–2023.
2 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
enjoyable and entertaining! I'm surprised how different the feel of the book is compared to the Bl
the recognition of the paper-thin nature of reality, and the impossible task of ever knowing with a certainty the true state of things.
if you have a modicum amount of patience, any of those books will prove to be an unforgettable experience.
These books led to a change of reading habits in way that led eventually to working in publishing.
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