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A review by roger_new_mexico
VALIS by Philip K. Dick
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The beginning of the book talks about Dick’s substance abuse, mental health, and a religious vision he had in the early 1970s. This is done through the character Horselover Fat, an alter ego and stand-in for Dick.
Along the way we learn about the Black Iron Prison, meet a David Bowie-like celebrity called Mother Goose. Most importantly we learn:
THE EMPIRE NEVER ENDED
If you’re in the mood for trippy religious science fiction, then VALIS may be your ticket. The follow-up “The Divine Invasion” is worth a read too!
Along the way we learn about the Black Iron Prison, meet a David Bowie-like celebrity called Mother Goose. Most importantly we learn:
THE EMPIRE NEVER ENDED
If you’re in the mood for trippy religious science fiction, then VALIS may be your ticket. The follow-up “The Divine Invasion” is worth a read too!