A science fiction equivalent of a cop drama where an inside investigator gets so fucked up on drugs the hemispheres of his brain separate and he fails to realize he has started investigating himself.
A work worthy of Philip K. Dick that besides being a thrilling mind-screwing ride by itself also teaches one or two things about drug use (allegedly, Dick based it all on his own experiences with various substances).
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Crisp, flowing prose and very natural-sounding dialogue | The plot is so full of hallucinations and disjointed events it’s very hard to keep up |
Interesting, futuristic setting | Doesn’t exactly end with a bang |
Interesting, likable, quirky characters | |
Fascinating story that keeps screwing with your mind | |
Thought-provoking and enlightening about drug use |
This is probably my favorite Philip Dick’s book. I still can’t choose between Scanner and The Man in the High Castle.
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