Tag: alternative history

The Man in the High Castle

by Derelict Space Sheep on February 9, 2019 in 42 Word Retrospectives • 0 Comments

The Man in the High Castle

by Philip K. Dick (Putnam, 1962); audiobook read by Jeff Cummings (Brilliance Audio, 2015)

For all its philosophical musings on chance and Dick’s thoughtful concoction of an alternative history (post- World War II), ‘The Man in the High Castle’ is more manifesto than (Hugo-winning) novel. The vague confluence of characters hints at profundity where none exists.

SS-GB, Series 1

by Derelict Space Sheep on February 10, 2018 in 42 Word Reviews • 0 Comments

SS-GB, Series 1

created by Len Deighton (BBC, 2017)

In the alternative history of 1941, England is occupied by Nazi Germany. Though nominally independent, Scotland Yard detective Douglas Archer must reconcile his place working for the oppressors. A realistically conceived historical drama that plays to its strengths, unconstrained by audience expectations.