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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I liked this novel--the author was "right on" about drugs in what for him was the future. But I have to admit it was odd and funny to read a story set in the 90's with 60's and 70's slang, gadgets and extinct objects ( i.e.,8-track tapes, phone booths, "far out", "foxy").” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Quite sad on reflection”
Alex D wrote this review Monday, December 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Although this book is regarded as science-fiction, it doesn't mean it isn't relevant work on the effects of drug abuse. My edition contains an afterword by Philip K. Dick detailing the effects of drugs on his life and of his friends, which really heightens the impact of the story of "A Scanner Darkly". The way Dick is able to describe paranoia - starting with the paragraphs of the first chapter - is uncanny, to say the least. One of the best novels by Dick.”
mensch wrote this review Friday, October 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Philip K. Dick is such a paranoid, insane literary badass. This book made the movie make sense. No, I take that back. This book enhances the mind trip of the more convienent-to-watch-than-read movie version.”
Daniel H wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a weird, trippy, future-shock novel about drug dealers and narcotics officers. Its creepy depiction of the drug culture is a bit unnerving (in a good way) and the way it explores corruption among law enforcement officials can also warp your mind. 'Scanner' manages to be scarcastically funny, philosophically intuitive and psychologically frightening all at once. A must read.”
Spencer S wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“read it on speed or failing that coffee”
benjamin b wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Listened to this on audio, narrated by Paul Giamatti. Strange but wonderful”
Tess wrote this review Friday, August 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Bizarre but definitely interesting.”
Batmaster1337 wrote this review Thursday, July 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“3 stars for the book, 5 stars for the audio recording by one of my all-time favorite actors, Paul Giamatti. I hope PG does many more readings because he shows yet another side of his talents. He does the dialogue justice. I'm feeling a little bogged down at this point with this book. it doesn't seem to be going anywhere which is probably the point. Something about Dick's writings remind me of Charlie Kaufman's screenplays. I wonder if he was influenced by him. The whole idea of alternate realities and questioning what makes humans tick. I love reading Philip K. Dick because the writing is so clever and well done. It's all about the journey when you're reading PK Dick. ”
yay4films wrote this review Saturday, July 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very good, trippy storyXD Would like to re-read one day.”
Arianna wrote this review Wednesday, July 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
