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I tried to read "a scanner darkly" however I really didn't get on with it. Its a shame because it has an excellent story, but I couldn't cope with the dialogue.

I tried to read "a scanner darkly" however I really didn't get on with it. Its a shame because it has an excellent story, but I couldn't cope with the dialogue. Much like oscar wilde, great in tiny chunks but really hard going in the long run But, this is of course my unqualified opinion.

pmoriarty 12y ago
"A Scanner Darkly" is really one of his minor books. You should try "Ubik".
- knewuser 12y ago
  Dick considered 'A Scanner Darkly' to be his best work.