Beyond the Door

Book • 2011
In 'Beyond the Door', Philip K. Dick explores themes of marital discord and the blurring of reality through the lens of a cuckoo clock.

The story revolves around Larry and Doris, whose relationship is strained, and the cuckoo clock that Larry buys for Doris.

The clock becomes a symbol of their marital issues and leads to a tragic event.

The narrative delves into the psychological states of the characters and the mysterious behavior of the cuckoo.

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