The Man in the High Castle is at times meandering and doesn’t properly integrate the ideas it raises into the story, but it shows the impotence of mysticism and irrationality of racism and fascism.
I thought you articulated this quite well: "When you treat morally insignificant characteristics, such as skin color, as determining or heavily influencing people’s worth, the natural conclusion is that those who are sufficiently different from you in that way are less human than you are."
Genetics has to be the worst form of collectivism ever contrived.
"This, along with its pessimistic tone and purposeless characters, make it a rather uninspiring, and occasionally confusing read, despite its fascinating premise." Thanks for the warning!
Great review, and I love the new genre you've created Fictionosophy.
I thought you articulated this quite well: "When you treat morally insignificant characteristics, such as skin color, as determining or heavily influencing people’s worth, the natural conclusion is that those who are sufficiently different from you in that way are less human than you are."
Genetics has to be the worst form of collectivism ever contrived.
"This, along with its pessimistic tone and purposeless characters, make it a rather uninspiring, and occasionally confusing read, despite its fascinating premise." Thanks for the warning!
Great review, and I love the new genre you've created Fictionosophy.