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A review by kcrouth
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick
4.0
"The Man in the High Castle" is a story of alternative history following WW-II being won by Germany and Japan. It is filled with mystery, suspense and intrigue, and draws the reader to the ending. Other stories by the author, Philip K. Dick, were the basis of the Films "Blade Runner", "Total Recall" and "Minority Report". I'm looking forward to the Amazon video series based upon this story. http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/15/7553753/amazon-13-tv-pilots-released.
2nd reading:
Re-read with three seasons of the Amazon video series based upon this story under my belt. The series is a significant embellishment and somewhat divergence from the plot of the book, although anchored in the same "world reality". It was very interesting reading after watching the series. I got more from the book, and it made a lot more sense, even with the vast differences. I tired of the emphasis on the Oracle however. It is hard to believe that it could play such a widespread role in the culture.
2nd reading:
Re-read with three seasons of the Amazon video series based upon this story under my belt. The series is a significant embellishment and somewhat divergence from the plot of the book, although anchored in the same "world reality". It was very interesting reading after watching the series. I got more from the book, and it made a lot more sense, even with the vast differences. I tired of the emphasis on the Oracle however. It is hard to believe that it could play such a widespread role in the culture.