Dr. Bloodmoney, or How We Got Along After the Bomb

Dr. Bloodmoney, or How We Got Along After the Bomb is a 1965 science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick. Set in a world shaped by the aftermath of nuclear destruction, it looks at how people keep going when everyday life has been broken apart. The book sits firmly in Dick’s post-apocalyptic mode, with attention to damaged reality, survival, and the fragile ways people relate to one another under extreme pressure.

It will suit readers who like science fiction that leans on atmosphere and ideas rather than fast-paced plotting. The novel is interested in social behavior, uncertainty, and the routines people build after catastrophe, so it works well for anyone drawn to speculative fiction with a darker, thoughtful edge. Readers familiar with Dick will recognize his interest in unstable reality and human vulnerability, while newcomers can use this as a clear entry point into his style and themes.