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The Variable Man
- Narrated by: Al Kessel
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
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"The Variable Man" is one of Philip K. Dick's most famous stories.
A "fix-it man" from the past accidentally winds up on Earth 200 years in the future. His arrival may well put a crack in the progress of a delicate war by computers.
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- Deedra
- 02-06-18
The Variable man
A stranger shows up in a land where he is welcomed and feared.He is from the past.He fixes things,some don't want things fixed. A good sci fi short book..Narrated nicely by Al Kessel.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
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- mark
- 08-17-21
Profoundly meh
Pretty standard Dickian time screw but narrated by a guy that seems to be reading a series of 30 second commercials. Should be an included title.
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