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Science Fiction· United States

Ubik

by Philip K. Dick
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1969224 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1969, Ubik established Philip K. Dick as one of the defining voices in science fiction. A group of telepaths and anti-psychics are stranded on the moon and find themselves caught in a collapsing reality where time is running backward. Dick's most bewildering and brilliant novel is an inquiry into the nature of reality itself. Themes of reality, time, death run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1969.

Book Details

AuthorPhilip K. Dick
Published1969
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages224
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780679736653
Editorial Score39/100
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Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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196913
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ubik about?

A group of telepaths and anti-psychics are stranded on the moon and find themselves caught in a collapsing reality where time is running backward. Dick's most bewildering and brilliant novel is an inquiry into the nature of reality itself.

Who wrote Ubik?

Ubik was written by Philip K. Dick, from United States. First published in 1969.

What awards has Ubik won?

Ubik has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1969.

Is Ubik worth reading?

Ubik is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in reality, time, death.

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What category is Ubik?

Ubik is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is Ubik from?

Ubik originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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