Ubik
Book • 1969
Published in 1969, 'Ubik' is a science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that combines elements of science fiction, noir, and horror.
The story is set in a future where humanity has colonized the Moon and psychic powers are widespread.
The protagonist, Joe Chip, works for Runciter Associates, a company that employs 'inertials' to counteract the psychic abilities of telepaths and precogs.
After a mission to the Moon goes awry, Joe and his team experience a reality that begins to unravel, leading to a series of bizarre and unsettling events.
The novel explores themes of reality, time, and the fight against entropy, and is known for its complex and mind-bending plot.
The story is set in a future where humanity has colonized the Moon and psychic powers are widespread.
The protagonist, Joe Chip, works for Runciter Associates, a company that employs 'inertials' to counteract the psychic abilities of telepaths and precogs.
After a mission to the Moon goes awry, Joe and his team experience a reality that begins to unravel, leading to a series of bizarre and unsettling events.
The novel explores themes of reality, time, and the fight against entropy, and is known for its complex and mind-bending plot.
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