A review by ratgrrrl
A Scanner Darkly Graphic Novel by Richard Linklater, Laura Dumm, Philip K. Dick, Gary Dumm

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

So much work went into making the spectacular movie adaptation of the Philp K. Dick story that I do appreciate the painted stills being repurposed into this graphic novel, which is given more design and care than a simple photo story book of a movie, but at the same time, I would love to have seen new artists adding to this worn their own style and perspectives. 

I hope the original artists who worked on the movie got paid for this. 

Look, the story is perfect. I laughed, I cried, I had my mind blown. Dick is an absolute legend. I just don't think I can give full marks for this, despite giving them to movie and story. 

This was another random in library read that I likely wouldn't have bothered with otherwise, but I'm glad I did as this story is so powerful however it is imbibed.