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caitlincook918's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lookingforvheissu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
erikars's review against another edition
5.0
Not all of the content in this collection is 5 star. However, by collecting a related body of work together, along with some essays (mostly intros to editions of the novels), the reader can see both the connections between different novels and stories in Le Guin's Hainish universe as well as her growth as a writer. Of the novels included in this volume, I probably would not have read them outside of this collection — and wouldn't necessarily recommend all of them standalone — yet I am glad to have read them all together.
naomiguacamole's review against another edition
I got bored, surely she can do better than this
markcummings's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
manji's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
apageinthestacks's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I’ve already read all these novels previously, but I’m using this just to track the short stories, essays, and other appendices included as I read through the entire Hainish cycle.
habeasopus's review against another edition
5.0
This is science fiction at its best. Holding a mirror up to humanity and asking tough questions with surprising answers. This volume has the bonus of several short stories and essays. I think I love reading Le Guin writing ABOUT writing just as much as I love reading her ... writing.