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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

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9781613980576

About this book

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a 1968 dystopian science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick. It is set in a post-apocalyptic San Francisco, where Earth's life has been greatly damaged by a nuclear global war. The main plot follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter who has to "retire" six escaped Nexus-6 model androids, while a secondary plot follows John Isidore, a man of low IQ who aids the fugitive androids.

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What Readers Are Saying

“Solid four stars. I enjoyed this more than I expected to and I'll likely pick up more from Philip K. Dick soon.”

wordnerd
4.5

“Strong recommend. The themes hit harder than I anticipated and the writing carries you through.”

bookworm42
4.5

“Mixed feelings. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? has moments of brilliance but also stretches that tested my patience.”

litcritic
3.5

Reviews (4)

W
Apr 23, 2026

Solid four stars. I enjoyed this more than I expected to and I'll likely pick up more from Philip K. Dick soon.

B
Apr 15, 2026

Strong recommend. The themes hit harder than I anticipated and the writing carries you through.

L
Apr 12, 2026

Mixed feelings. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? has moments of brilliance but also stretches that tested my patience.

F
Apr 11, 2026

One of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in years. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? earns every bit of its reputation.

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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a 1968 dystopian science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick. It is set in a post-apocalyptic San Francisco, where Earth's life has been greatly damaged by a nuclear global war. The main plot follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter who has to "retire...

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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? was written by Philip K. Dick.

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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? has an average rating of 4.4/5 based on 4 ratings on Booklogr.