14th November 2010, 10:37 AM
A Scanner Darkly is amazing as well, it's a meditation upon drugs and drug laws, not really taking any one side. It's inspired by the counter-culture of the 60s and 70s, and ends with a dedication to the people he knew during the time who ended up either dead or permanently brain damaged. It's also heavy into the themes of identity and government control.
The movie adaptation was pretty faithful, but the book is more expansive, and the character of Donna is portrayed a bit differently, less cliched. It's the kind of book I not only enjoy, but wouldn't be content if I didn't also buy one for my shelf, because I know I'll return to it some day. That's more of a personal thing, though: if you're not the type to re-read books to begin with, the sentiment is lost. :)
The movie adaptation was pretty faithful, but the book is more expansive, and the character of Donna is portrayed a bit differently, less cliched. It's the kind of book I not only enjoy, but wouldn't be content if I didn't also buy one for my shelf, because I know I'll return to it some day. That's more of a personal thing, though: if you're not the type to re-read books to begin with, the sentiment is lost. :)