VALIS by Philip K. Dick

VALIS

VALIS Trilogy #1

Philip K. Dick

242 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

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Description

VALIS is the first book in Philip K. Dick's incomparable final trio of novels (the others being The Divine Invasion and The Transmigration of Timothy Archer). This disorienting and bleakly funny work is about a schizophrenic hero named Horselover ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,066 reviews

Moods

challenging 78%
reflective 66%
dark 63%
mysterious 48%
funny 39%
adventurous 24%
emotional 24%
informative 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 28% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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