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Now Wait for Last Year

Pages
252
Published
1966
Language
English

Synopsis

In 2055, Earth is caught in an interstellar war, and Dr. Eric Sweetscent faces a personal crisis as his wife battles a time-altering drug addiction. His newest patient is the world leader, whose mortal illness has become a tool of political strategy. Sweetscent must navigate a reality where the impossible and inevitable blur, questioning if his role is to heal or to maintain a delicate balance on the brink of death.

About the author

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Philip K. Dick

Philip Kindred Dick was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose published work during his lifetime was almost entirely in the science fiction genre. Dick explored sociological, political and metaphysical themes in novels dominated by monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments, and altered states. In his later works, Dick's thematic focus strongly reflected his personal interest in metaphysics and theology. He often drew upon his own life experiences and addressed t...

Characters

Dr. Eric SweetscentProtagonist
Kathy SweetscentSupporting
Gino MolinariSupporting
All characters in Now Wait for Last Year