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mar's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Racism, Pedophilia, and Homophobia
keen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, and Drug use
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia, Homophobia, Death, and Child death
candelabracrystarium's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Genocide and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Addiction
v171's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There's something about Le Guin's writing that feels like home. Despite her being one of The Greats of sci fi in the 60s and 70s, I find her works to be distinct and timeless. This book follows that pattern. It was a short, but poignant read that I enjoyed throughout. There were times when I felt the commentary overshadowed the plot, but I didn't mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Mental illness
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Emotional abuse
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