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Blade Runner

Originally published as Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

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Blade Runner

By: Philip K. Dick
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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 The classic sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which inspired two major motion pictures: Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049

By 2021, the World War has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remain covet any living creature, and for people who can’t afford one, companies build incredibly realistic simulacra: horses, birds, cats, sheep. They’ve even built humans. Immigrants to Mars receive androids so sophisticated they are indistinguishable from true men or women. Fearful of the havoc these artificial humans can wreak, the government bans them from Earth. Driven into hiding, unauthorized androids live among human beings, undetected. Rick Deckard, an officially sanctioned bounty hunter, is commissioned to find rogue androids and “retire” them. But when cornered, androids fight back—with lethal force.

Praise for Philip K. Dick

“[Philip K. Dick] sees all the sparkling—and terrifying—possibilities . . . that other authors shy away from.”—Rolling Stone

“A kind of pulp-fiction Kafka, a prophet.”—The New York Times©1968 Philip K. Dick; (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Adventure Dystopian Fantasy Science Fiction
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Having loved the movies and meaning to read this text... it was quite a surprise to finally achieve the end... baffled by the spiritual struggles and plot points .... enjoyed the fleshed out character details... confused by the alternative police station (spoiler).... loved thinking about the contents of the two movies and train spotting the elements of the second 2077 version... well worth the listen

An interesting comparison

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had an interesting setting and a lot of potential, but went to crap in the middle and ended with a muddy splash. I could say more about what I didn't like but it would be spoilers.

interesting lore

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There's too many good words to say about Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, and Blade Runner. If you listen carefully, you will discover enlightenment that will take a lifetime to unravel.

Dialed Noir on the Mood Organ

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So good. The narration is beautifully paced and the character voice work perfect. Have already read the book on the page so the story isn’t new, but I never get tired of being in that world. Much deeper than the movie, more emotionally beautiful. But also perfectly complementary to the movies. That’s two perfects and two beautifuls in one thought - it must be good. I recommend.

Ya gotta

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I loved this book and the extra layers that never made it to the movie.
"I am a scourge, a plague!"

So much more to the story!

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