Beyond the Door by Philip K. Dick

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Author Dick, Philip K., 1928-1982
Title Beyond the Door
Note Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "Beyond the Door" by Philip K. Dick is a fantasy short story written in the early to mid-20th century. The narrative explores the themes of love, jealousy, and the unexpected connection between inanimate objects and human emotions, centering around a cuckoo clock that seems to have a life of its own. The story follows Larry Thomas, who buys a cuckoo clock for his wife, Doris, as a gesture of love, but soon realizes that this seemingly mundane object plays a pivotal role in their relationship. Doris becomes enamored with the clock and develops a unique bond with the cuckoo inside it, seeing it as a companion that understands her, while Larry grows increasingly resentful and distant. As tensions rise, particularly when Doris begins to feel connected to another man, Bob, the cuckoo clock reflects the emotional turmoil within their household. Eventually, Larry's confrontation with the cuckoo results in a tragic accident, leaving readers questioning the nature of reality and the depths of human emotions tied to objects that we hold dear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy literature
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 28644
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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