A schizophrenic man, Horselover Fat, seeks truth through divine visions and Gnostic mysteries in a disorienting sci-fi journey.
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A schizophrenic man, Horselover Fat, seeks truth through divine visions and Gnostic mysteries in a disorienting sci-fi journey.
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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 Fat; the hidden mysteries of Gnostic Christianity; and reality as revealed through a pink laser.
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Romance & sex
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Brief mention of sexual encounters; not explicit or central. Sexual coercion in a manipulative encounter; not detailed.
Violence & gore
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No graphic violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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References to drug use tied to 1960s subculture; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Central focus on Gnostic Christianity, divinity, and spiritual visions.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Minor occult themes tied to metaphysical speculation; not dominant.
Political content
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Subtle cultural commentary on reality and belief; not overt.
Self-harm / suicide
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Depictions of suicidal ideation and a friend's suicide; central to plot.
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional suffering and mental health struggles are recurring themes. Sexual coercion in a manipulative encounter; not detailed.
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