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

challenging mysterious fast-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

3.5

3.5*, rounded down. I did not understand this novel, but that's not entirely the authors fault, and can probably more be attributed to my lack of intelligence (and inability to philosophically pontificate). Definitely needs a reread therefore, but was intriguing for sure in its speculation/ alternative history. Did lack much compelling characters/ plot though - not a single one really connected (and as per most 1960s novels written by men, the women were completely singular faced objects)