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"Dr. Bloodmoney" is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick, first published in 1965 under the full title "Dr. Bloodmoney, or How We Got Along After the Bomb." Set in California following a devastating nuclear war, the book focuses on the lives of disparate survivors in rural communities as they attempt to reconstruct society and assign blame for the catastrophe.
The narrative explores themes of survival, societal fragmentation, and the psychological effects of global disaster on ordinary humans.
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What is the nuclear-war setting of Dr. Bloodmoney?
Philip K. Dick's 1965 novel takes place in California after a devastating nuclear conflict. The survivors form scattered communities while trying to rebuild social life and technology.
Who is Dr. Bloodmoney in the novel?
Dr. Bloodmoney is the nickname associated with Bruno Bluthgeld, a nuclear physicist blamed for the catastrophe. The name reflects the novel's concern with scientific responsibility and public fear.
What makes Hoppy Harrington important in Dr. Bloodmoney?
Hoppy is a physically disabled survivor with extraordinary abilities, including telekinetic powers. His presence becomes increasingly important as the novel's separate character stories begin to converge.
Why does the book have the subtitle "How We Got Along After the Bomb"?
The subtitle points to the novel's focus on ordinary adaptation rather than only battlefield destruction. It follows people such as Stuart McConchie and Ed Doyle as they work, trade, travel, and form communities after the bomb.
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