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Science Fiction· United States

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

by Philip K. Dick
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1968224 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1968, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? established Philip K. Dick as one of the defining voices in science fiction. Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter in a post-nuclear San Francisco, is tasked with 'retiring' six escaped androids. Dick's philosophical science fiction novel—the basis for Blade Runner—is a meditation on empathy, humanity, and what distinguishes real from artificial. Themes of AI, empathy, humanity run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1968.

Book Details

AuthorPhilip K. Dick
Published1968
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages224
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780345404473
Editorial Score40/100
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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1968, Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a work of science fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with AI, empathy, humanity, post-apocalypse gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: TIME 100 Best Novels 1968. Our aggregate score of 40/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is how it handles its central concerns — AI, empathy, humanity, post-apocalypse — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? reflects Philip K. Dick's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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196813
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Philip K. Dick is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? about?

Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter in a post-nuclear San Francisco, is tasked with 'retiring' six escaped androids. Dick's philosophical science fiction novel—the basis for Blade Runner—is a meditation on empathy, humanity, and what distinguishes real from artificial.

Who wrote Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep??

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? was written by Philip K. Dick, from United States. First published in 1968.

What awards has Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? won?

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1968.

Is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? worth reading?

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in AI, empathy, humanity.

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What category is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep??

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

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