Reviews tagging 'Drug use'

VALIS by Philip K. Dick

5 reviews

distractible's review

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dark funny mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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jetpackdracula's review

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challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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unraveltapededgy's review

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challenging mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0


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mudkipmillie's review

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challenging mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is my favorite PKD book but that is mostly because I like to read about other people who are also mentally ill, most people would likely find this book disturbing. Also, check content warnings.

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timgreenard's review

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adventurous challenging dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A book that makes you think about some of the big questions: "What does it mean to be me?", "Is there a god?", and "What drug was Philip K Dick taking when he wrote this chapter?". A book that was thought-provoking and confusing but a bit too drug-addled for me. I prefer his other books.

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