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Science Fiction

Ubik

eng. Ubik · 1969
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Interesting Facts

  • The novel is set in a future where people can communicate with the deceased through half-life technology.
  • The protagonist, Joe Chip, works for a company that provides anti-psi services, protecting people from telepaths and precogs.
  • In the novel's world, there exists a mysterious substance called Ubik, which possesses many strange and inexplicable properties.
  • The plot is full of unexpected twists and often questions the reality of events.
  • The novel explores themes of perception of reality, life and death, as well as the impact of technology on human consciousness.
Ubik
Date of publication: 20 June 2024
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Ubik
Original titleeng. Ubik · 1969