Reviews

The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick

evmondo's review

fast-paced

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

2.25

Disappointing because I liked Ubik and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep. It lacked all of the imagination and irreverence that I loved about his writing. He simply cannot write women characters. Strangely boring

imaginarytiger's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

mwhits's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

notter's review

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

mylesjmc's review against another edition

4.0

A fascinating alternative reality novel. There are multiple protagonists. The world where Japan and Germany won World War II is explored through the eyes of several different individuals. It's a unique work - I don't think I'll forget the book easily. I've not read any Philip K Dick before. I found it difficult to get into the book to begin with - I think because it started in such an obscure and particular way from the viewpoint of a not altogether sympathetic individual - but I'm glad I persisted. After the first twenty pages I became fascinated by the story. I think his writing style is excellent - really pared down in that American way - few adverbs and adjectives, but also really personal and visual. I will certainly read more Philip K Dick now I've finished this.

raymanesque's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.5

iacin's review against another edition

reflective

5.0

adampm97's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

I enjoyed this but for it being one of Dick's most acclaimed novels I was somewhat let down. I really prefer the speculative parts of this to the more metaphysical/mystical ones, which is what the main thrust of the novel ends up being. Still, conjures up interesting images, particularly when talking about the new caste systems and the Nazi actions in Africa

woodpusher's review

3.0

Un argumento excelente (aprovechado muy bien para la serie de televisión) pero pareciera que el autor lo concibió de igual manera como inicio de algo que seguiría desarrollándose... y no fue así.

lspringer72's review

challenging slow-paced

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

2.5