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What does "A spiritual sequel to The Man In The High Castle"? can I read this as a stand alone or do I have to read The Man In The High Castle first?

Peter Tieryas Great question! I loved Man in the High Castle growing up and appreciated the idea of an alternate universe where the Axis forces won, so that was the…moreGreat question! I loved Man in the High Castle growing up and appreciated the idea of an alternate universe where the Axis forces won, so that was the inspiration for United States of Japan. While they're related in the spirit of the themes, everything else is different, particularly as it focuses on the Japanese Empire and military. That includes the back story, characters, and settings (for example, San Francisco is abandoned from all the radiation of a Japanese nuclear attack in USJ whereas SF is the capital of High Castle) So in that sense, you don't need to read High Castle to read USJ- though I highly recommend it as a book. Thank you! =)(less)

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United States of Japan

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