I haven't even read the book but for some reason this reminds me of the bit in Philip K Dick's Ubik where the main character dismantles his sentient door that d

I haven't even read the book but for some reason this reminds me of the bit in Philip K Dick's Ubik where the main character dismantles his sentient door that demands to be paid before it will open. > “I’ll sue you,” the door said as the first screw fell out. > Joe Chip said, “I’ve never been sued by a door. But I guess I can live through it.”