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“Every junkie, he thought, is a recording.”

Quote by Philip K. Dick

Book:A Scanner Darkly

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A Scanner Darkly

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip K. Dick crafts a gripping narrative set in a dystopian future where reality is blurred by drug-induced delusions. The story follows an undercover agent, Bob Arctor, as he struggles to maintain his identity and sanity while navigating a world dominated by drug addiction. more

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Philip K. Dick was an American science fiction novelist known for his unique philosophical thinking and profound futuristic imagination. His works often explore the boundaries between individuals and society, reality and illusion, and have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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