So much of an idea to work with but still a very dull book. (The Man in the High Castle - Philip K. Dick)

Member Name: Renza_e

Product:	The Man in the High Castle - Philip K. Dick
Date:	11/01/09 (12 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great idea.

Disadvantages: It was such a dull book I could not even finish reading it.

The concept of this book is brilliant - a world where the Axis powers won the war, Africa is wiped out and North America is divided between Germany and Japan. However, as much as I wanted to like this book and this 'legendary' sci-fi writer, this book was just...dull. Another example of a classic people rave about that just isn't a good read. I tried to battle on with this book only leave it lying in my parent's car not bothering to retrieve it.
I may return to it one day as I am one of those stubborn people that hates beginning a book without ending it and I do hope for a colourful ending. It is intriguing in parts and as a history student it brings up a hypothetical situation that is highly interesting. However, I just loathe his writing style and, well, how the novel revolves around men in high places (yes I am aware of the title). I think that if you were reading a story that imagines such an alternate future you'd want a little more perspective from the common person.

Summary: I respect his status as a writer but this bored me to tears.