Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep - Part II

I wasn't sure what to expect when we started reading Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, but I absolutely loved it! Science fiction is a genre that has always intrigued me and I typically enjoy stories of this genre.

For some reason, I really connected with Deckard. I think his issues of conflict within himself are very relevant to my own experiences. There have been a few instances where I do something that I have felt conflicted about and am not sure whether I am doing the right thing or not. In order to overcome these conflicts, Deckard has to really think about his character and his values.

The only thing I didn't really like about the story was the ending. I was hoping for more closure than Dick offered. Upon learning that Rachel threw the goat off the roof, I was also very angry. Can Deckard not catch a break?

"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" Part 1

I won't lie ... I am honestly in love with this story. There's something about the language that Philip K. Dick uses that truly has me turning the pages to find out more. Science fiction has always been a subject that has intrigued me, so I am not really surprised that I am enjoying this book.

One of the aspects I really enjoy is the characters. Rick's personality helps readers begin to understand the differences of this world almost immediately. While he is a regular "guy," there are so many components that set him apart from the men of today. I'm still not quite clear on why this is necessary, but Rick, and other humans left on Earth, take pills that change their moods. My main question is: is the dust on Earth the reason that people need to take these pills?

I'm very excited to see what the rest of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? has in store for us.