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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

Second Variety

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Second Variety is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Philip K. Dick. Key subjects include robots.

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About Second Variety

"Second Variety" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction novelette published in May 1953. Set in a devastated world after nuclear war between the Soviet Union and United Nations, the story follows the few remaining soldiers who discover that self-replicating assassin robots have gained sentience and evolved beyond their original programming. These machines now produce sophisticated androids indistinguishable from humans, threatening both sides. As Major Joseph Hendricks journeys to meet Soviet survivors, he confronts an enemy that has learned to deceive in terrifyingly human ways.
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  • Science fiction
  • War stories
  • Robots

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Who wrote Second Variety?

Second Variety was written by Philip K. Dick.

What genre is Second Variety?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Second Variety free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Second Variety?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 55 min.

What books are similar to Second Variety?

Readers who like it often enjoy The war of the worlds, The Big Time and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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