Deus Irae is the second PKD book i read featuring a main character with no arms and no legs. This is probably the least strange aspect of this novel. This book combines Dr. Bloodmoney with the religious stuff of the valis trilogy, but sharpened into a more cohesive novel. A very christian novel i might say.

A bit like a canticle for leibowitz but with some hallucinogenic experiences, talking bugs, talking worms, talking factories but with more religion. I never fault i needed some religious background to read canticle, with Deus Irae i did in parts.. But that heavy religious stuff is counterbalanced with a lot of humor and fantastic situations. Its a really fun read, most of the time.

I usually cringe at the thought of dual authors, but this book mostly works out well. Dick is prevented from going to overboard on his religious theories.

I liked how the ending wrapped up all the bits, but i wasnt a huge fan of super super strong christian tones - this is basically CS Lewis meets trippedout canticle for leibowitz. But again, it works very well. The book's plot was structured very well, particularly for its scope.