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tregina's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of a number of books that I always meant to read, but hesitated because I've been so often let down by works of classic science fiction that were a lot more forward thinking about technology than about social issues. In general, I was very pleased to discover this was not one of those. I want to go back and read what reams of scholarship must exist because there is so very much to unpack and explore, beneath the surface of what is a compelling speculative tale.
freja_johansen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
jbragg6625's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
claireviolet's review against another edition
4.5
le guin’s writing has a way of worming itself in your brain. this story, appropriately, feels dreamlike throughout in both plot and prose. le guin also has mastered making a dream able to feel like a nightmare. the first chapter with heather’s pov stands out as one of the most powerful moments. and the fact that the title comes from a mistranslation has nothing to do with the plot but manages to feel thematically appropriate.
trin's review against another edition
5.0
Four logic- and fact-based stars with an extra star for kind of blowing my mind. Review when I feel coherent about this, which may be never.
veraann's review against another edition
5.0
One man's dreams shape the world! Some great sci-fi writing by Le Guin. Written in a time with the fear of overpopulation, global warming, and self destruction. Is it right to use another man as a tool to change the world and play God if it is for what we believe is the better? What are the consequences? There will always be balance. There will always be cause and effect.
thegreathailstorm's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lou_1440's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0