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The Eyes Have It and Other Stories
First published in sci-fi magazines of the 1950s, these early stories from Philip K. Dick showcase the budding author’s uncanny ability to forge strange new paths into alternate realities. Already in command of the themes and techniques he would later employ in his novels, Dick here envisions alien infiltrations, far-off worlds at war, nightmarish totalitarian societies, and uncanny depths lying just beneath seemingly commonplace realities. Fantastical, sinister, paranoid, and darkly amusing, these are seminal works in Dick’s justly celebrated career.
Previously published as The Eyes Have It, The Hanging Stranger, Beyond Lies the Wub, The Defenders, Mr. Spaceship, The Skull, Beyond the Door, The Crystal Crypt, The Gun, Tony and the Beetles, this edition of The Eyes Have It and Other Stories (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.
Previously published as The Eyes Have It, The Hanging Stranger, Beyond Lies the Wub, The Defenders, Mr. Spaceship, The Skull, Beyond the Door, The Crystal Crypt, The Gun, Tony and the Beetles, this edition of The Eyes Have It and Other Stories (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.
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Philip K. Dick
2,010 books22.5k followersPhilip Kindred Dick was a prolific American science fiction author whose work has had a lasting impact on literature, cinema, and popular culture. Known for his imaginative narratives and profound philosophical themes, Dick explored the nature of reality, the boundaries of human identity, and the impact of technology and authoritarianism on society. His stories often blurred the line between the real and the artificial, challenging readers to question their perceptions and beliefs.
Raised in California, Dick began writing professionally in the early 1950s, publishing short stories in various science fiction magazines. He quickly developed a distinctive voice within the genre, marked by a fusion of science fiction concepts with deep existential and psychological inquiry. Over his career, he authored 44 novels and more than 100 short stories, many of which have become classics in the field.
Recurring themes in Dick's work include alternate realities, simulations, corporate and government control, mental illness, and the nature of consciousness. His protagonists are frequently everyday individuals—often paranoid, uncertain, or troubled—caught in surreal and often dangerous circumstances that force them to question their environment and themselves. Works such as Ubik, The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, and A Scanner Darkly reflect his fascination with perception and altered states of consciousness, often drawing from his own experiences with mental health struggles and drug use.
One of Dick’s most influential novels is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which served as the basis for Ridley Scott’s iconic film Blade Runner. The novel deals with the distinction between humans and artificial beings and asks profound questions about empathy, identity, and what it means to be alive. Other adaptations of his work include Total Recall, Minority Report, A Scanner Darkly, and The Man in the High Castle, each reflecting key elements of his storytelling—uncertain realities, oppressive systems, and the search for truth. These adaptations have introduced his complex ideas to audiences well beyond the traditional readership of science fiction.
In the 1970s, Dick underwent a series of visionary and mystical experiences that had a significant influence on his later writings. He described receiving profound knowledge from an external, possibly divine, source and documented these events extensively in what became known as The Exegesis, a massive and often fragmented journal. These experiences inspired his later novels, most notably the VALIS trilogy, which mixes autobiography, theology, and metaphysics in a narrative that defies conventional structure and genre boundaries.
Throughout his life, Dick faced financial instability, health issues, and periods of personal turmoil, yet he remained a dedicated and relentless writer. Despite limited commercial success during his lifetime, his reputation grew steadily, and he came to be regarded as one of the most original voices in speculative fiction. His work has been celebrated for its ability to fuse philosophical depth with gripping storytelling and has influenced not only science fiction writers but also philosophers, filmmakers, and futurists.
Dick’s legacy continues to thrive in both literary and cinematic spheres. The themes he explored remain urgently relevant in the modern world, particularly as technology increasingly intersects with human identity and governance. The Philip K. Dick Award, named in his honor, is presented annually to distinguished works of science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States. His writings have also inspired television series, academic studies, and countless homages across media.
Through his vivid imagination and unflinching inquiry into the nature of existence, Philip K. Dick redefined what science fiction could achieve. His work continues to challenge and inspire, offering timeless insights into the human condition a
Raised in California, Dick began writing professionally in the early 1950s, publishing short stories in various science fiction magazines. He quickly developed a distinctive voice within the genre, marked by a fusion of science fiction concepts with deep existential and psychological inquiry. Over his career, he authored 44 novels and more than 100 short stories, many of which have become classics in the field.
Recurring themes in Dick's work include alternate realities, simulations, corporate and government control, mental illness, and the nature of consciousness. His protagonists are frequently everyday individuals—often paranoid, uncertain, or troubled—caught in surreal and often dangerous circumstances that force them to question their environment and themselves. Works such as Ubik, The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, and A Scanner Darkly reflect his fascination with perception and altered states of consciousness, often drawing from his own experiences with mental health struggles and drug use.
One of Dick’s most influential novels is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which served as the basis for Ridley Scott’s iconic film Blade Runner. The novel deals with the distinction between humans and artificial beings and asks profound questions about empathy, identity, and what it means to be alive. Other adaptations of his work include Total Recall, Minority Report, A Scanner Darkly, and The Man in the High Castle, each reflecting key elements of his storytelling—uncertain realities, oppressive systems, and the search for truth. These adaptations have introduced his complex ideas to audiences well beyond the traditional readership of science fiction.
In the 1970s, Dick underwent a series of visionary and mystical experiences that had a significant influence on his later writings. He described receiving profound knowledge from an external, possibly divine, source and documented these events extensively in what became known as The Exegesis, a massive and often fragmented journal. These experiences inspired his later novels, most notably the VALIS trilogy, which mixes autobiography, theology, and metaphysics in a narrative that defies conventional structure and genre boundaries.
Throughout his life, Dick faced financial instability, health issues, and periods of personal turmoil, yet he remained a dedicated and relentless writer. Despite limited commercial success during his lifetime, his reputation grew steadily, and he came to be regarded as one of the most original voices in speculative fiction. His work has been celebrated for its ability to fuse philosophical depth with gripping storytelling and has influenced not only science fiction writers but also philosophers, filmmakers, and futurists.
Dick’s legacy continues to thrive in both literary and cinematic spheres. The themes he explored remain urgently relevant in the modern world, particularly as technology increasingly intersects with human identity and governance. The Philip K. Dick Award, named in his honor, is presented annually to distinguished works of science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States. His writings have also inspired television series, academic studies, and countless homages across media.
Through his vivid imagination and unflinching inquiry into the nature of existence, Philip K. Dick redefined what science fiction could achieve. His work continues to challenge and inspire, offering timeless insights into the human condition a
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April 9, 2023
Free book on Kindle Prime and it was a Read and Listen for free. This is a cool way to experience a book because you can read it on your kindle and also listen and the file updates to your last read position when you switch formats. Some Audible titles allow for a read and listen option but you gotta buy both the audible and the kindle book. Although you do get a discount from Amazon.
Thanks Jeff!
So, Lyn, too cheap to buy both formats? No. Well, sometimes. I mean if I can save some money what’s wrong with that.
As my friend Wade says, “Oh, like there's something wrong with eating before sundown or saving money.”
Anyway.
A fun collection from the Phil Monster, eleven short stories, most are easily recognizable but there was at least one that was a new read for me.
The Eyes Have It - kind of a sophomoric play on words, but I guess we have evidence that Phil could still write when he was stoned.
The Hanging Stranger - a very early story first published in 1953, kind of like an episode of Twilight Zone (first aired in 1959).
Beyond Lies The Wub - High in the running for his best short story, things are never as they seem when you’re in PKDLand.
The Defenders - Cool, classic Cold War SF. This would be the basis for his later novel The Penultimate Truth, and this serves as a kind of prequel to that work.
Mr. Spaceship - Always one of my favorites, this is where a brain is directly connected to and controls a spaceship. HEY JOHN SCALZI! Were you inspired by this story when you wrote Old Man’s War?
The Skull - James Cameron ripped off the PKD estate. This story and also The Second Variety (not in this collection) were used in The Terminator.
Beyond The Door - weird story, has a very Bradburyesque quality.
Piper in the Woods - Like Beyond Lies the Wub, this could be his best short story. This could also be a Twilight Zone episode.
The Crystal Crypt - Dystopian espionage. Noteworthy because we have Dick exploring comparative ideologies in a Ursula K. LeGuin fashion, but the action is right out of a Poul Anderson script.
The Gun - Classic SF, also in the Bradbury genre.
Tony and The Beetles - I had somehow never read this before. Edgy and a little disturbing, Phil tackles some xenophobic (racist) issues with aliens and wartime thrown in.
Fun visit to Uncle Phil’s place.
Thanks Jeff!
So, Lyn, too cheap to buy both formats? No. Well, sometimes. I mean if I can save some money what’s wrong with that.
As my friend Wade says, “Oh, like there's something wrong with eating before sundown or saving money.”
Anyway.
A fun collection from the Phil Monster, eleven short stories, most are easily recognizable but there was at least one that was a new read for me.
The Eyes Have It - kind of a sophomoric play on words, but I guess we have evidence that Phil could still write when he was stoned.
The Hanging Stranger - a very early story first published in 1953, kind of like an episode of Twilight Zone (first aired in 1959).
Beyond Lies The Wub - High in the running for his best short story, things are never as they seem when you’re in PKDLand.
The Defenders - Cool, classic Cold War SF. This would be the basis for his later novel The Penultimate Truth, and this serves as a kind of prequel to that work.
Mr. Spaceship - Always one of my favorites, this is where a brain is directly connected to and controls a spaceship. HEY JOHN SCALZI! Were you inspired by this story when you wrote Old Man’s War?
The Skull - James Cameron ripped off the PKD estate. This story and also The Second Variety (not in this collection) were used in The Terminator.
Beyond The Door - weird story, has a very Bradburyesque quality.
Piper in the Woods - Like Beyond Lies the Wub, this could be his best short story. This could also be a Twilight Zone episode.
The Crystal Crypt - Dystopian espionage. Noteworthy because we have Dick exploring comparative ideologies in a Ursula K. LeGuin fashion, but the action is right out of a Poul Anderson script.
The Gun - Classic SF, also in the Bradbury genre.
Tony and The Beetles - I had somehow never read this before. Edgy and a little disturbing, Phil tackles some xenophobic (racist) issues with aliens and wartime thrown in.
Fun visit to Uncle Phil’s place.
April 8, 2023
Always unique stories from Phillip K. Dick
Always unique stories by Phillip K. Dick. He takes the reader to impossible places and makes you believe you'll be there for real some day.
Always unique stories by Phillip K. Dick. He takes the reader to impossible places and makes you believe you'll be there for real some day.
June 23, 2023
Philip K. Dick really changed my perspective on war
Phillip Dick is so brave for taking a stand against war.
This book made me realize that war is bad and thus is not good.
I actually think this book is about the horrors of war.
Ole Philly Dick takes a brave pacifist stance in this groundbreaking collection of anti-war short stories.
Phillbert Dickwad really does not vibe with war.
Edit: I wanted to let it sit for a few hours, and I think I've figured it out. This book is actually AGAINST war. It really made me against war. I now do not support war.
Phillip Dick is so brave for taking a stand against war.
This book made me realize that war is bad and thus is not good.
I actually think this book is about the horrors of war.
Ole Philly Dick takes a brave pacifist stance in this groundbreaking collection of anti-war short stories.
Phillbert Dickwad really does not vibe with war.
Edit: I wanted to let it sit for a few hours, and I think I've figured it out. This book is actually AGAINST war. It really made me against war. I now do not support war.
July 23, 2025
Amazon prime on the kindle app
Decent short story collection, overall I’m not a huge fan of short stories there just isn’t enough time to develop things the way I like them to be but that’s just cause I’m used to reading novels I guess
More science fiction than the raybradburry collection I’m still working through. And a few short stories I’ve already heard. I think either the Wub or Tony and the beetles were my favorite.
I got to sample a bit of Dick’s longer novels at Plainfield public library and they seemed very good so I’m excited to read those full length stories
Decent short story collection, overall I’m not a huge fan of short stories there just isn’t enough time to develop things the way I like them to be but that’s just cause I’m used to reading novels I guess
More science fiction than the raybradburry collection I’m still working through. And a few short stories I’ve already heard. I think either the Wub or Tony and the beetles were my favorite.
I got to sample a bit of Dick’s longer novels at Plainfield public library and they seemed very good so I’m excited to read those full length stories
May 1, 2025
These are the kind of gimmicky, throwaway science fiction stories of the late 1950s and early 1960s that, with the rise of artificial intelligence and its attendant virtual post-industrial culture, have become disturbing and hallucinatory moral visions. No wonder the Library of America now publishes several volumes of Philip K. Dick's works! Three stars.
March 31, 2023
some weak stories, some fantastic ones
very well put together collection of his early works and the themes he would come to use later
the wub and behind the door are almost douglas adams-like in their absurdity.
many of the stories are engrossing to read to but predictable (the skull, the defenders). When he relinquishes his obsession with twists and manages to use a bit of subtlety in his anti-colonial, anti-war messages, his stories shine.
Best: Tony and the Beetles, the Hanging Stranger, the crystal crypt
Worst: The Eyes Have It, The Gun
very well put together collection of his early works and the themes he would come to use later
the wub and behind the door are almost douglas adams-like in their absurdity.
many of the stories are engrossing to read to but predictable (the skull, the defenders). When he relinquishes his obsession with twists and manages to use a bit of subtlety in his anti-colonial, anti-war messages, his stories shine.
Best: Tony and the Beetles, the Hanging Stranger, the crystal crypt
Worst: The Eyes Have It, The Gun
December 31, 2025
“And it was then he noticed her.” Twilight Zone in book form. Lots of familiar tropes, classic science fiction. So many things are different but everyone still loves cigarettes! If I wanted to stat pad I could review each of these as their own thing. I bet it would have worked for those delicious AR points.
March 19, 2023
Predictable but nice
After a short while you can tell how these stories will end but just the same they are thought provoking and short. How we deal with differences is a major theme in they stories. My favorite was The Defenders. I recommend it for light reading.
After a short while you can tell how these stories will end but just the same they are thought provoking and short. How we deal with differences is a major theme in they stories. My favorite was The Defenders. I recommend it for light reading.
December 1, 2022
I hadn’t read Philip K Dick before this compilation so I wasn’t impressed with the continuity errors he let slide in The Hanging Stranger. Because Amazon chose this as the leading piece it left me with a bad first impression but I kept reading and I’m really glad I did because of Philip’s insight. These are great science fiction fables and I didn’t have any trouble immersing in any of the following pieces; and The Hanging Stranger, I think, is even one of the most poignant so I forgive him for probably having to rush through writing it.
October 30, 2022
Some stories were better than others, but it's Philip K Dick, so they are all fun
November 25, 2022
Fascinating Ideas
I truly enjoyed this work. Seeing the kind of a sci-fi lover at work is remarkable. I love the ideas that the author presented and played with, fascinating
I truly enjoyed this work. Seeing the kind of a sci-fi lover at work is remarkable. I love the ideas that the author presented and played with, fascinating
September 29, 2023
My favs were The Hanging Stranger and The Skull
The Eyes Have It: Lmao this story was so funny. I was literally chuckling the entire time 🤣
The Hanging Stranger: This one was good!!
Beyond Lies the Wub: The ending was like 😯
The Defenders: I was partly right in my guess about what was going on in this story. Really good. Wish it was a full length book.
Mr Spaceship: Loved this one. Really original
The Skull: Really interesting story, but I'll admit I was a little confused. It's not explained how he dies but doesn't die in order to use the time machine again
Beyond the Door: OK that one was dumb 🤣
Piper in the Woods: This one didn't really make sense....forests, streams, lakes, aborigines, A WATERFALL?!?!....on an asteroid?? Doesn't really give the story a chance bc that isn't possible 🤷♀️
The Crystal Crypt: I was right when I guessed what would happen with this one!!
The Gun: Pretty cool.
Tony and the Beetles: Cool. Makes me think of what would've happened if the Native Americans had won
The Eyes Have It: Lmao this story was so funny. I was literally chuckling the entire time 🤣
The Hanging Stranger: This one was good!!
Beyond Lies the Wub: The ending was like 😯
The Defenders: I was partly right in my guess about what was going on in this story. Really good. Wish it was a full length book.
Mr Spaceship: Loved this one. Really original
The Skull: Really interesting story, but I'll admit I was a little confused. It's not explained how he dies but doesn't die in order to use the time machine again
Beyond the Door: OK that one was dumb 🤣
Piper in the Woods: This one didn't really make sense....forests, streams, lakes, aborigines, A WATERFALL?!?!....on an asteroid?? Doesn't really give the story a chance bc that isn't possible 🤷♀️
The Crystal Crypt: I was right when I guessed what would happen with this one!!
The Gun: Pretty cool.
Tony and the Beetles: Cool. Makes me think of what would've happened if the Native Americans had won
January 27, 2024
The Eyes Have It and Other Stories is an Amazon Classic Edition of 11 of Philip K. Dick’s (PKD) earliest short stories that are in the public domain. Many of PKD's stories were first printed in science fiction magazines.
Included are:
THE EYES HAVE IT
THE HANGING STRANGER
BEYOND LIES THE WUB
THE DEFENDERS
MR. SPACESHIP
THE SKULL
BEYOND THE DOOR
PIPER IN THE WOODS
THE CRYSTAL CRYPT
THE GUN
TONY AND THE BEETLES
It is a pleasure to read these early works from an author who is legendary in the genres of science fiction, dystopian fantasy, and paranoid fiction. This is a very small sampling of PKD’s work since he published a massive amount of works during his lifetime. He published 44 novels, 121 short stories, and 14 short story collections.
I am a big fan of PKD. He is deeply rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area (specifically Berkeley), having authored decades of his works in the area. There is definitely a San Francisco and creative vibe about his work.
Some of my favorites in this collection:
Beyond the Wub (Planet Stories, 1952) is known to be PKD’s first published short story, at the age of ~24. His signature style of writing can be seen in this early work - science fiction and including characters who are paranoid. This story features an alien creature that has unusual powers … [note: avoiding the mention of a spoiler]
The Hanging Stranger (Science Fiction Adventures, 1953) also includes paranoia as a central characteristic. This story seems like it could have been an episode of the Twilight Zone since they have a similar style of ending with a final situation and reveal.
The Skull (If, 1952) is probably the most complex in this collection. It involves time travel, and a parallel universe. It also includes some language that reads like this could be the beginning of a religion.
There is a companion Amazon audiobook that matches the Amazon Classic Kindle Edition (Narrator: JS Arquin). I am a big fan of PKD and enjoyed reading both of these editions.
Included are:
THE EYES HAVE IT
THE HANGING STRANGER
BEYOND LIES THE WUB
THE DEFENDERS
MR. SPACESHIP
THE SKULL
BEYOND THE DOOR
PIPER IN THE WOODS
THE CRYSTAL CRYPT
THE GUN
TONY AND THE BEETLES
It is a pleasure to read these early works from an author who is legendary in the genres of science fiction, dystopian fantasy, and paranoid fiction. This is a very small sampling of PKD’s work since he published a massive amount of works during his lifetime. He published 44 novels, 121 short stories, and 14 short story collections.
I am a big fan of PKD. He is deeply rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area (specifically Berkeley), having authored decades of his works in the area. There is definitely a San Francisco and creative vibe about his work.
Some of my favorites in this collection:
Beyond the Wub (Planet Stories, 1952) is known to be PKD’s first published short story, at the age of ~24. His signature style of writing can be seen in this early work - science fiction and including characters who are paranoid. This story features an alien creature that has unusual powers … [note: avoiding the mention of a spoiler]
The Hanging Stranger (Science Fiction Adventures, 1953) also includes paranoia as a central characteristic. This story seems like it could have been an episode of the Twilight Zone since they have a similar style of ending with a final situation and reveal.
The Skull (If, 1952) is probably the most complex in this collection. It involves time travel, and a parallel universe. It also includes some language that reads like this could be the beginning of a religion.
There is a companion Amazon audiobook that matches the Amazon Classic Kindle Edition (Narrator: JS Arquin). I am a big fan of PKD and enjoyed reading both of these editions.
October 25, 2022
An amazon collection of PKD short stories, this was a free Prime book. A good range of tales, from the absurd (The Eyes Have It) to the haunting (The Hanging Stranger) to the checkhov-esque insight (Tony and the Beetles). (Have I gone too far there, comparing any of this to Chekhov? Yes, I have.)
The topics and approaches here give a good look at how PKD influenced, or at least anticipated, a wide range of future storytellers: technology fusing with humanity, distant impacts of nuclear war, time-travel paradoxes, and nearly (but not quite) a Douglas-Adams kind of absurdity (in Beyond Lies The Wub).
Amazon doesn't credit the editor of this collection. Someone surely had to choose these stories from what was available. Whoever you are, nameless Amazon laborer, you deserve a high five. And your name on the title page.
The topics and approaches here give a good look at how PKD influenced, or at least anticipated, a wide range of future storytellers: technology fusing with humanity, distant impacts of nuclear war, time-travel paradoxes, and nearly (but not quite) a Douglas-Adams kind of absurdity (in Beyond Lies The Wub).
Amazon doesn't credit the editor of this collection. Someone surely had to choose these stories from what was available. Whoever you are, nameless Amazon laborer, you deserve a high five. And your name on the title page.
March 20, 2024
Although I gave the collection a rating of three stars, I highly recommend any sci-fi enjoyer read “Beyond Lies the Wub” within this collection. Especially if you have prime - you can check this book out for free with Prime reading.
On the topic of the 3/5 rating, it might have to do with the similar settings of each story. They’re rooted in interplanetary / interspecies war, and often feature characters that are a spaceflight crew. The topics explored vary quite a lot, but it wore on me slightly.
On the topic of the 3/5 rating, it might have to do with the similar settings of each story. They’re rooted in interplanetary / interspecies war, and often feature characters that are a spaceflight crew. The topics explored vary quite a lot, but it wore on me slightly.
June 12, 2023
This collection is a really good sampling of early works by Philip K. Dick. While the stories listed are not up to the level of his classic works, these works give a sense of Dick's potential. For example, the story "Tony and the Beetles" is an interesting examination of the dynamics between oppressor and oppressed. The only real flaw is that the plot twists in many of the stories are rather easily figured out.
August 1, 2023
Good, but not ground breaking anymore
This is a review from the perspective of an old sci-fi fan, newly reading this material.
I recognize that many of the tropes represented in these stories likely originated there. Having seen them previously, they were easy to predict here.
That said, the writing is imaginative and the characterizations are captivating. I enjoyed each of these stories, despite predicting the outcome.
This is a review from the perspective of an old sci-fi fan, newly reading this material.
I recognize that many of the tropes represented in these stories likely originated there. Having seen them previously, they were easy to predict here.
That said, the writing is imaginative and the characterizations are captivating. I enjoyed each of these stories, despite predicting the outcome.
November 27, 2025
PKD crafts quality.
Philip K Dick is one of my absolute favorite writers. SF or anything else. To me, each story is worthwhile, so I'll give this set four stars. I am surprised when I pause to consider how relevant his work (from the 1960-70 period especially) is to the year 2025. From the overall themes to the technical minutia, PKD was a visionary. Time spent reading his work is time well spent.
Philip K Dick is one of my absolute favorite writers. SF or anything else. To me, each story is worthwhile, so I'll give this set four stars. I am surprised when I pause to consider how relevant his work (from the 1960-70 period especially) is to the year 2025. From the overall themes to the technical minutia, PKD was a visionary. Time spent reading his work is time well spent.
August 10, 2023
There were many good short SciFi stories here. Especially the first ones.
Some of them felt a little dated in the technical descriptions and in some of them the "twist" was fairly obvious. I assume because I've read and seen a lot of science fiction that pulled from PKD.
The stories were good. I'm happy I read them.
Some of them felt a little dated in the technical descriptions and in some of them the "twist" was fairly obvious. I assume because I've read and seen a lot of science fiction that pulled from PKD.
The stories were good. I'm happy I read them.
July 1, 2025
4.5 rounded up.
The Eyes is one of my favorite PKD stories of all time but the rest of the stories were all new to me. Maybe it's my mood but I sensed an anti-war undertone in many stories, it's endearing, I really enjoyed The Defenders for that reason. All very entertaining stories, the audiobook is great too.
The Eyes is one of my favorite PKD stories of all time but the rest of the stories were all new to me. Maybe it's my mood but I sensed an anti-war undertone in many stories, it's endearing, I really enjoyed The Defenders for that reason. All very entertaining stories, the audiobook is great too.
December 27, 2023
A great & varied science fiction collection that reminded me a lot of the original Twilight Zone & Star Trek series. Quick to read through each short story and fun to see some ideas that have become realized (or at least partially) in modern technology.
March 18, 2024
The Eyes Have It (4⭐️)
The Hanging Stranger (4⭐️)
Beyond Lies the Wub (5🌟)
The Defenders (4⭐️)
Mr.Spaceship (3⭐️)
The Skull (4⭐️)
Beyond the Door (4⭐️)
Piper in the Woods (5🌟)
The Crystal Crypt (3⭐️)
The Gun (2⭐️)
Tony and the Beetles (3⭐️)
The Hanging Stranger (4⭐️)
Beyond Lies the Wub (5🌟)
The Defenders (4⭐️)
Mr.Spaceship (3⭐️)
The Skull (4⭐️)
Beyond the Door (4⭐️)
Piper in the Woods (5🌟)
The Crystal Crypt (3⭐️)
The Gun (2⭐️)
Tony and the Beetles (3⭐️)
August 27, 2024
I believe this is my first PKD read ... I didn't realize there was so much humor and I loved it. Reminded me of those old Twilight Zone episodes I watched as a kid. Some of the stories are very similar though.
May 4, 2023
Good but not Dick's best
Some of the stories are very juvenile, perhaps written when he was a young teenage. They gradually improve toward the end.
Some of the stories are very juvenile, perhaps written when he was a young teenage. They gradually improve toward the end.
May 31, 2023
Similar vibes to the Twilight Zone. This was a good taste break and dabble into sci-fi
July 3, 2023
Imaginative and unique science fiction. Great stories!
August 30, 2024
I wrote a full on review for each story in my physical reading journal but I'm too lazy to type it in here so...
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