A review by rebeccasreadingrambles
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick

3.0

Let's be clear. This is a strange book. But I also kind of enjoyed it. It had its moments when I felt myself zoning out and had to make a conscious effort to pay attention and keep reading. But then there were some things that made me really sit up and think. What if this situation was true? It shows how easily a change in the past could severely affect the future. Every decision that's made could have unbelievable consequences (a timely reminder perhaps). I love the parallel with "The Grasshopper" book that also tells the story of an alternate history. This story doesn't accurately reflect what has actually occurred in history, but it's pretty good for someone just guessing what would happen.

This book took place mostly inside each character's private thoughts and emotions. That's why the plot was thin, but the thoughts gave more insight into this different world than pure actions would, so it worked for this book. Luckily it was just short enough that it didn't get too tedious. Interesting, but strange.