Impostor by Philip K. Dick

Who is the man and who is the impostor?

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Published January 28, 2011

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This week, Stuart continues traveling through the works of Philip K. Dick with a review of “Impostor,” Dick’s 1953 short story about a man accused of being something he may not even know he is. Built around suspicion, self-doubt, and a devastating twist, the story later inspired the film Impostor, starring Gary Sinise. Stuart examines how Dick packs existential terror into a tight narrative, and whether the original short story delivers a sharper punch than its expanded film adaptation.

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Book Details

Author
Philip K. Dick
Published
1953
Genre
Sci-Fi

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