A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick

A Scanner Darkly

Philip K. Dick

219 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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Substance D -- otherwise known as Death -- is the most dangerous drug ever to find its way on to the black market. It destroys the links between the brain's two hemispheres, leading first to disorentation and then to complete and irreversible brai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,524 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
reflective 53%
sad 51%
challenging 43%
mysterious 41%
emotional 31%
tense 29%
funny 22%
adventurous 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 32%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.9

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