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The Man in the High Castle

by Philip K. Dick

Science Fantasy
Published 1962 Pages 291 ~5h Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥 Pacing Slow-burn Magic No
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Darkness Level 4 — Dark
Violence, trauma and morally harsh outcomes

Synopsis

Slavery is back. America, 1962. Having lost a war, America finds itself under Nazi Germany and Japan occupation. A few Jews still live under assumed names. The 'I Ching' is prevalent in San Francisco. Science fiction meets serious ideas in this take on a possible alternate history.

Awards

🏆 Hugo Winner

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