Judged on its own terms, the book works and it's fun. Here the novel deviates from Dick's philosophical original, becoming a more pedestrian if exciting slam-bang chase thriller. But by the end, youll believe someone with a plan and determination can succeed in almost anything. People said he couldnt succeed because he had a strong accent and no money or connections. Now that he has recovered the memory which had been suppressed by his employers, his life is in jeopardy. Total Recall is a dream immigrant success story, but Arnold shares his many mistakes and flaws, too. However, while under heavy sedation preparatory to the installation of the memory, Quail remembers that he actually was on Mars as an intelligence agent and killer. Frustrated with his life, Quail decides to purchase a memory of a two-week adventure on Mars because he can't afford the real thing. 4.5 Stars for Total Recall: My Unbelievable True Life Story (audiobook) by Arnold Schwarzenegger read by Stephen Lang and the author. The first half of the book follows the original plot closely, despite transforming the unremarkable protagonist Douglas Quail into a musclebound man of action. Dick published the novelette ``We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.'' A movie based on the story will be released next year this book is a novelization of the script and the original novel. Novelization of the Sci-Fi movie Total Recall starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, in turn based upon the short story by Philip K.
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