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United States of Japan

Peter Tieryas

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United States of Japan

by Peter Tieryas
United States of Japan
United States of Japan

Alternate history: Japan victorious, rebels resist oppression.

If you enjoy a thought-provoking blend of history and dystopia, "United States of Japan" by Peter Tieryas could stir your imagination. This book isn't just an alternate history—it questions reality through the lens of a subversive video game, blending noir detective elements and intense political intrigue. It's a fascinating exploration for those intrigued by 'what if' scenarios and the implications of a very different world order.

  • Seiun Award 星雲賞 for Best Translated Novel (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

United States of Japan

by Peter Tieryas
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ISBN: 9780857665324
Author: Peter Tieryas
Publisher: Angry Robot
Date of Publication: 2016-03-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction, World War II, Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 4100 readers)

Description

A spiritual sequel to The Man in the High Castle, focusing on the New Japanese Empire, from an acclaimed author and essayist. The Axis won WWII and now, in the late 1980s, the Japanese Empire rules over the western US states, their power assured by technological superiority (giant mecha, etc.) But when a video game emerges that posits a world where the allies won, a game censor and an Imperial Government agent discover truths about the empire that make them question their loyalty.
 

Alternate history: Japan victorious, rebels resist oppression.

If you enjoy a thought-provoking blend of history and dystopia, "United States of Japan" by Peter Tieryas could stir your imagination. This book isn't just an alternate history—it questions reality through the lens of a subversive video game, blending noir detective elements and intense political intrigue. It's a fascinating exploration for those intrigued by 'what if' scenarios and the implications of a very different world order.

  • Seiun Award 星雲賞 for Best Translated Novel (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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