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Science Fiction

OrwellwasRight

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11. There are so many Dick books.

Reply to patphil (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 06:43 AM

14 hrs ago

Which would you most recommend?

I know many of his stories have been made into films and even a TV show, but many of them do not emphasize the social commentary aspects, but rather are more action oriented.

Where should I start if I’m interested in the commentary heavy stories?

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Philip K. Dick [View all] OrwellwasRight Monday OP

He was a major player in the Sci Fi expansion of the 50's through the 70's patphil Monday #1

There are so many Dick books. OrwellwasRight 14 hrs ago #11

Put Ellison on your list. Heinlein predicted the world you are living in better than anyone alive or dead. Bernardo de La Paz Monday #2

I recall Heinlein's Moon Is A Harsh Mistress... Pluvious Yesterday #6

Yes. 1966, a time when computers were rooms you walked into. Bernardo de La Paz Yesterday #7

Ah right, only a decade off lol Pluvious Yesterday #9

The Heinlein I read was Stranger in a Strange Land OrwellwasRight 14 hrs ago #13

Thanks for the recommendation! OrwellwasRight 15 hrs ago #10

Dangerous Visions is a collection that he edited which has one of his Bernardo de La Paz 14 hrs ago #12

Thanks! Nt OrwellwasRight 14 hrs ago #14

Your "Blech" author helped Dick -- a stranger -- when he was ill, and even loaned him money. rsdsharp Monday #3

Proof that people can be great humans OrwellwasRight 14 hrs ago #15

PK Dick and Ellison have been my staples since high school. byronius Monday #4

Thanks! Nt OrwellwasRight 14 hrs ago #16

If you use kindle, there's a great collection of 20 of his stories EverHopeful Monday #5

I don't use kindle, but thanks. OrwellwasRight 14 hrs ago #17

If you can, watch the series... Pluvious Yesterday #8

Thanks!! OrwellwasRight 14 hrs ago #18

I just remembered... Pluvious 10 hrs ago #19