Philip K. Dick, Eric Brown (Introduction)

The Man in the High Castle (Penguin Essentials)

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ISBN 13:
9780241968093
author:
Philip K. Dick, Eric Brown (Introduction)
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
11.1 x 1.6 x 18.1 cm
Genre:
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopian
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.08

Description

In a world where the Axis powers have emerged victorious, America is divided between the Nazi-controlled East Coast and the Japanese-ruled West Coast. Between these two states lies a neutral buffer zone, where a mysterious author is said to reside. This author has written a book that challenges the official narrative of World War II, claiming that the Allies ultimately prevailed. The author's identity is shrouded in secrecy, and their very existence is a threat to those who would seek to control the truth. The Man in the High Castle is a thought-provoking novel that explores the consequences of an alternate history. Through the eyes of its protagonist, the author's book becomes a powerful symbol of resistance against the oppressive regimes that have taken hold. As the story unfolds, the boundaries between reality and fiction begin to blur, and the true nature of the author's work is revealed. This is a gripping and unsettling novel that challenges readers to question the very fabric of their reality.

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