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Matthew
Jun 10, 2008 rated it really liked it
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So far this reminds me a bit more of his older SF novels than his later work. It's certainly a far cry from its prequel Valis. It contains some elements of Ubik as well as Transmigration of Timothy Archer and of course the Gnostic influence which i suspect figures prominently in all the Valis trilogy books. I found the characterization of the political posturing and intrigue between the Church and the Scientific Legate on the Earth of this book to be unconvincing, in fact it prompted me to put t ...more
Kersplebedeb
Jan 29, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: science-fiction
Since i first enjoyed this book i have re-read it three times. i am sure that i will read it many more times in years to come, it being one of the most beautiful stories from one of the more beautifully warped minds to ever write an SF novel.
Hertzan Chimera
Feb 25, 2009 rated it it was amazing
this was the best of the Valis trilogy

by far

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