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tjeoconnor's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a long time and several false starts to get into this book, but it got its hooks in me eventually. It's a thought-provoking story, raising questions of whether an anarchic society is first truly possible, and then truly better than an archic one. There isn't really a clear answer, but then, maybe the answer isn't the point.
hornsounder's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
danielcantread's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
zimm_liz's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
abissette's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Phenomenal.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Classism, Violence, and Pregnancy
kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
Ursula K. LeGuin can do no wrong, IMO. I swear I highlighted half of this book. “An ambiguous uptopia” really sums it up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Sexual assault, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and War
uhndre's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
jainybainy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
sulicia's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
ksfinnerty's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75