The Hanging Stranger by Philip K. Dick

The Hanging Stranger

Philip K. Dick

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The Hanging Stranger is ideal for readers who enjoy tense, mind-bending narratives that blend psychological unease with sci-fi twists, perfect for those drawn to stories where reality unravels in disturbing, unexpected ways.

Description

At five o'clock Ed Loyce washed up, tossed on his hat and coat, got his car out and headed across town toward his TV sales store. He was tired. His back and shoulders ached from digging dirt out of the basement and wheeling it into the back yard. ...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 334 reviews

Moods

dark: 77%

mysterious: 68%

tense: 68%

adventurous: 22%

challenging: 22%

reflective: 22%

emotional: 13%

funny: 9%

sad: 9%


Pace

86% of readers chose fast
9% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

73% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

6% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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