We Can Remember It For You Wholesale (1966) - Plot & Excerpts
I watched the 1990's movie because my son and I were in our 1990 's RV with nothing but VHS tapes lol. So it prompted me to read the original story, I wanted to know more about the mutants and planets. Only to realize the movie isn't really like the novelette, 22 pgs. I enjoyed Philip's version, as I wanted to read some of his stories anyways. I also thought his ending was pretty cool. It leaves room for the imagination, as we know now 2 movies are built off it. I was surprised at his writing, and the extensive language he made up in his future worlds..I snuck a peek at a Wikipedia all about Phillip K Dick's work because I couldn't picture the names of the weapons he mentioned. I am not a fan of short stories, because most often they seem to suddenly stop towards the end...and leave you hanging.. Not being able to visualize more..but I believe that I am now a fan! Yea can't wait to read more stories to fill my Sci-Fi addiction!! I enjoyed the concept of this book, but as I always feel with any Phillip K. Dick story, it just fell a little flat. To me, Dick's characters are boring, conceited, and well... not very bright. I don't care for his characters, and sometimes I just want to punch them in the face. There are little parts to this story that annoy me because it's minor details that make it seem unbelievable. Such as, why would the Interplan agency take Quail back to McClane at Rekal? Wouldn't they take him to their own recall place? It just makes no sense.... anyways, just stuff like that gets under my skin. Otherwise, it was a good book. I recommend it for anyone who likes Phillip K. Dick's writing style.
What do You think about We Can Remember It For You Wholesale (1966)?
It's fun, quick and ultimately worth the read, but I think it's far from Dick's best work.
—galaamh
I suppose I was expecting more from this classic. A good read none-the-less.
—Alana
Non ci siamo inventati niente. Ha fatto tutto Dick.
—Scooter
Short easy read. I recommend that you pick it up.
—jeniefer
Great short story. Glad I finally read it.
—fach0t
