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Valis

Pages
288
Published
1981
Language
English

Synopsis

Philip K. Dick's Valis follows Horselover Fat, a man whose life begins to unravel after a mysterious phone call. He grapples with questions of reality, faith, and his own sanity as he navigates a world that seems increasingly unreal. This novel explores profound themes through a deeply personal and often disorienting lens.

About the author

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Philip K. Dick

Philip Kindred Dick was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose published work during his lifetime was almost entirely in the science fiction genre. Dick explored sociological, political and metaphysical themes in novels dominated by monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments, and altered states. In his later works, Dick's thematic focus strongly reflected his personal interest in metaphysics and theology. He often drew upon his own life experiences and addressed t...

Characters

Horselover FatProtagonist
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