I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon
202
Novel • Fiction
Spaceship • Future
1985
Adult
18+ years
In "I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon" by Philip K. Dick, the protagonist, Victor Kemmings, wakes prematurely from cryogenic sleep during a decade-long interstellar voyage. Unable to distinguish reality from memories, he struggles with guilt and questions his perception of time and existence, conveyed by the ship's AI attempting to entertain him. Topics in the collection include isolation, authoritarianism, reality, and self-doubt.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Contemplative
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Philip K. Dick's I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon is a compelling short story that delves into themes of memory, existential angst, and futuristic technology. Critics praise its imaginative narrative and exploration of deep psychological questions. However, some find its complexity challenging and its pacing uneven. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking and quintessential Dick read.
Readers who enjoy psychological and philosophical explorations in science fiction would relish Philip K. Dick's I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon. Fans of dystopian futures and mind-bending realities akin to 1984 by George Orwell or Brave New World by Aldous Huxley would find this work compelling.
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I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon is a short story by Philip K. Dick, first published in Playboy magazine in 1980.
The story explores themes of memory and reality, a recurring motif in Dick's work, reflecting his fascination with human perception and consciousness.
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This story was included in the collection I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon published in 1985, which features 10 other stories by Philip K. Dick.
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202
Novel • Fiction
Spaceship • Future
1985
Adult
18+ years
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