This is the first Phillip K Dick short story I have ever read. By the title I was expecting some sort of Conan-esque fantasy story. Instead this is a scifi tale. It kept me guessing until pretty much close to the end. At 34 ebook pages on my ipad/ibook reader, read it in one sitting. The writing is short and crisp and not flowery, right to the point. It is a interesting tale and I would suggest it if you are a new or old fan of P.K. Dick.