Reviews tagging 'War'

The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick

18 reviews

backyardjake's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Worth reading for the shock value of the alt-history alone.
Each character's perspective is a rather interesting take on the world they live in. They way's they've adapated, their thought processes marred or unchanged based off the the society they live in. One character in particular goes on for a page and a half trying to understand the apathy and destructive nature of evil men which was quite interesting to ready. Well written ambigous characters. Still a little confused as to the what is being said by the ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Racial slurs, Panic attacks/disorders, and War

Minor: Gun violence, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexism

axeles's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Racism, Xenophobia, Homophobia, and Transphobia

thomasdj's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Moderate: Murder and War

Minor: Ableism and Homophobia

moopish's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I found the book to be fascinating and strange. I really enjoyed the take on a Axis victory. I found the very end to be a little unclear on first glance but a little bit of thinking helped as well as see what others have said about the ending.

The point on the authenticity is discussed throughout the book and is central to understanding the ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Sexism and Homophobia

asgard_and_cake's review

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Genocide, War, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Colonisation, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Gun violence

poubelleboi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

oggettivamente è un bel libro ma a me ha annoiato

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Blood, Death, Murder, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Sexism, Racism, and Colonisation

Minor: War and Misogyny

sebastianflynn's review

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Antisemitism, War, Xenophobia, Violence, Sexism, Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

elysh_kaye's review

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Colonisation, Genocide, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, War, and Xenophobia