A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick

A Scanner Darkly

Philip K. Dick

220 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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Substance D is not known as Death for nothing. It is the most toxic drug ever to find its way on to the streets of LA. It destroys the links between the brain's two hemispheres, causing, first, disorientation and then complete and irreversible bra...

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Moods

dark 93%
reflective 53%
sad 51%
challenging 43%
mysterious 40%
emotional 30%
tense 29%
funny 22%
adventurous 7%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 31%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 39% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.9

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