The man in the high castle — Reader discussion

What struck me most about The Man in the High Castle is how Philip K. Dick uses the alternate history setting not just as a backdrop, but as a way to explore deeper questions about identity, truth, and control. The ambiguity surrounding the authenticity of the alternate realities within the book mirrors the characters’ struggles to discern what is real and what is propaganda. It’s a complex narrative that rewards careful reading. Which character’s perspective did you find most compelling in illustrating these themes?

I appreciated how the novel balances its speculative premise with intense psychological insight, especially through the characters’ interactions with the fictional novel within the story. This meta-narrative device adds layers to the concept of how history and truth are constructed. Also, the atmosphere of tension and uncertainty feels chillingly relevant today. Did you find the ending satisfying in terms of the novel’s larger philosophical questions, or did it leave you wanting more resolution?