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tiernanhunter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, and War
random19379's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Mental illness, War, Violence, Racial slurs, Ableism, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Genocide
jdcorley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Gaslighting, Racism, and War
lauramcc7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, War, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Blood
wispy_reviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I had so much fun reading this one; such a unique concept, and it’s so effortlessly cinematic in how it reads. That’s the only way I can think to describe it; imagining it as a film gives me chills.
A treatise on agency and hubris, what it means to help another person and the fine line where goodwill becomes selfish altruism. Absolutely worth a try, highly recommend!
Graphic: Gaslighting, War, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders
maziodynes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting and Toxic friendship
Moderate: War, Racism, and Forced institutionalization
blueteacup's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Mental illness
Moderate: War, Genocide, and Ableism
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
giuliana_ferrari's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A terrific story, with a combination of sci-fi science, almost time-travel like consequences, and the natural mysticism surrounding dreams. Sci-fi enough to include aliens, but still keeping that magical realism of reality-altering dreams. I really enjoyed Orr's character, who wouldn't be a bit afraid of their own gift and try to keep it under wraps? I guess only Dr. Harber, the perfect symbolism for people that consider that ends justify the means, no matter how many horrible consequences can come of it.
Ursula Le Guin was truly ahead of her time. On to her next book!
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, and War
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Forced institutionalization
erikwmj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Xenophobia, War, and Genocide
nohousekey's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Medical content
Moderate: Death, War, and Addiction
Minor: Forced institutionalization