The Defenders - Philip K. Dick

The Defenders

By Philip K. Dick

  • Release Date: 1961-01-01
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4.5
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"The Defenders" is a 1953 science fiction short story by American author Philip K. Dick, and the basis for Dick's 1964 novel The Penultimate Truth. It is one of several of his short stories to be expanded into a novel. The short story was first published in the January 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.

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Reviews

  • The Defenders

    5
    By Rex10-07-60
    Philip K. Dick was a great writer with troubles aplenty in life. I enjoy his stories even though his layers of reality often make it difficult for me to follow exactly what IS real. This story was upfront with a feel-good twist at the end.

  • The Defenders

    3
    By cobage
    Very readable and entertaining for the zeitgeist it captures, if a bit juvenile and predictable.

  • It could never happen.

    5
    By GilHero
    I loved this story, but mankind will never achieve the goal of true peace. It is not in our nature. A very original story line. It is worth the five starts.

  • Preemptive Technology

    4
    By Luis A. del Valle
    A common thought is that throughout the centuries, even with all our technological change, human being haven't changed that much; at our core human beings are as aggressive as we were at the dawn history. This short story presents an interesting variation on this theme. The writing is succinct and ironic, while the plot is clear and yet intriguing. Great little read. I can see why so many of his short stories have been turned into movies. Sad though that he couldn't enjoy his eventual financial success.

  • Wonderful!

    4
    By Bsis304
    This is a short story that was engaging and fun! PKD writes well and the story is enjoyable. The best parts are the underlying themes. I'll keep those to myself as to not spoil other's thoughts, but it's a good story to think about.

  • An Eye Opener

    5
    By Mikehoe
    The story begins like a question, as it unfolds the answer has been in our heart.

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