The first half is so auto biographical that this re-reading I was totally unable to see it as a fiction narrative the blurred lines between realities and the most science fictional elements get better in the second half. If you want my thoughts listen to the Dickheads podcast with special guest David Gill...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwAHMXFioBQ&t=3892s

https://soundcloud.com/dickheadspodcast/episode-46-valis-special-guest-david-gill?si=8e3111c6e7bb471e8037660b8b9b7591&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing