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labalteira's review against another edition
5.0
Un imprescindible, que tuve la suerte de encontrar en el momento correcto.
spacestationtrustfund's review against another edition
3.0
Ursula K. Le Guin was one of those authors, like Angela Carter or Zhang Ailing, who was simply so good at writing that even reading her works—be they fiction, nonfiction, or verse—makes one feel inadequate.
choirqueer's review against another edition
5.0
Ursula LeGuin knows what's up.
(cw: some instances of outdated language that would be understood as sexist/ableist today, very vague mentions of sexual violence in science fiction)
(cw: some instances of outdated language that would be understood as sexist/ableist today, very vague mentions of sexual violence in science fiction)
banditess's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could give copies of this unfortunately out-of-print gem to every feminist, sci-fi fan, and feminist sci-fi writer/fan I know. I can only dream of being as awesome a human being as Le Guin is, but I felt like her advice on writing and her critical analysis of the writing process (and of the moral/ethical obligations of SF/fantasy lit) gave me a few hints on how I might take some steps towards that unattainable goal. Truly, my only complaint is being unable to give this book more stars.
ravenofoctober's review against another edition
5.0
I have to keep reminding myself that by the time Le Guin's writing really broke through, she was in her late 30s or so. Because even these essays, all from the 60s/70s, are a powerhouse collection. But she wrote for decades before her writing got to this point!
Even when I don't entirely agree with her stance, her arguments are cohesive and thought-provoking. And as always, its almost scary how relevant some of these essays still are today, since several touch on the role of art and writing during trying times and other such themes.
Even when I don't entirely agree with her stance, her arguments are cohesive and thought-provoking. And as always, its almost scary how relevant some of these essays still are today, since several touch on the role of art and writing during trying times and other such themes.
mrotisky's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.75
andreapoulain's review against another edition
5.0
qué genia era Ursula.
luego les escribo algo mejor pensado sobre este libro, pero lo amo, lo adoro y lo quiero mucho.
luego les escribo algo mejor pensado sobre este libro, pero lo amo, lo adoro y lo quiero mucho.
ilovewongkarwai's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Em general me gustó mucho aunque, como pasa con cualquier colección de cosas que primero se publicaron en otros lados, es algo repetitivo y, aunque la mayor parte de los ensayos son increíblemente relevantes, como si se hubieran escrito apenas hace un par de años, otros están muy uhhh "outdated" (anticuado no suena a lo que me refiero). Pero bueno, es Ursula, leerla siempre se siente como descubrir una puerta nueva que te lleva a un lugar de tu mente y del mundo que no sabías que existía.
Em general me gustó mucho aunque, como pasa con cualquier colección de cosas que primero se publicaron en otros lados, es algo repetitivo y, aunque la mayor parte de los ensayos son increíblemente relevantes, como si se hubieran escrito apenas hace un par de años, otros están muy uhhh "outdated" (anticuado no suena a lo que me refiero). Pero bueno, es Ursula, leerla siempre se siente como descubrir una puerta nueva que te lleva a un lugar de tu mente y del mundo que no sabías que existía.
persepony's review against another edition
5.0
I think I've heard Ursula Le Guin saying in an interview that she didn't particularly like writing non-fiction. She certainly excells at it. I picked this essay collection to read first because I was interested particularly in her thoughts on Jung, myth and fantasy literature. She did not disappoint. I recommend specifically the essays "Dreams Must Explain Themselves", "The Child and the Shadow" and "The Staring Eye". While these are the ones most relevant to my interests, I also thought they were the most well-crafted ones. I will come back to this collection when I read or revisit her novels (because it also includes introductions to a few of them). Of course, many of the essays are also reflections on politics of gender, discrimination, totalitarianism and freedom of thought, among others. I highly recommend reading the 1989/1993 edition which includes some revision from a "modern" gender perspective as well as additional commentary & reflection on her work and development.