Reviews

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

megermoe's review against another edition

3.0

This book ended up in a predictable place and was a bit slow to get into. Other than that I did enjoy the journey the two main characters took to get out of Orgoreyn region. The bond that was created between the two was such a joy to read, you felt like you were a part of their intimacy. I could have done without the trope of miscommunication as the crux of the plot, but it was an interesting journey nonetheless the less.

tomleetang's review against another edition

3.0

"Consider: There is no division of humanity into strong and weak halves, protective/protected, dominant/submissive, owner/chattel, active/passive. In fact the whole tendency to dualism that pervades human thinking may be found to be lessened, or changed, on Winter." - how deliciously subversive!

Political thriller meets science fiction, with a dash of romance and travelogue thrown in, in this entertaining read about a man who comes to a humanoid word occupied by a species who alternate between male and female genders.

stillmonster's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

wispofthewill's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

nararouge's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• 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

Literally changed my life.

chaosetc's review against another edition

3.0

I would describe this as a political drama crossed with a wilderness trek. Neither of those things really appeal to me, but I did like the main theme of first contact and the unique aspects of their culture and biology. It was thoughtfully done, and as my first Le Guin book I'm now looking forward to experiencing her other works.

angryargie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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

wannaone's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

4.75

thereading_giant's review against another edition

4.0

This reading experience was intense. It always takes me a moment to really get into a science fiction world and this had me grappling on and off throughout the book but in an enjoyable way. I felt the terrain of the planet while reading this, I felt the lost hope of finding comfort.

loosdoflimits's review against another edition

adventurous challenging sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0