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outerscout's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.75
found it quite slow / hard to get into but got far more invested in the last ~100 pages. not sure how much the politics resonated with me overall but i appreciated the nuance
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Police brutality
Moderate: Sexism, Gun violence, Confinement, Classism, War, and Injury/Injury detail
rmeyer4488's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
ritaralha's review against another edition
1.0
DNF pág 201
Os Despojados foi o livro escolhido para os meses de Setembro e Outubro, e à conta disso fiquei despojada da minha vontade de ler. Estou a tentar, aos poucos, voltar ao ritmo habitual de leitura.
Não gosto de ficção científica. Nunca gostei. Tentei, sem êxito, gostar. Utopias e distopias também não são propriamente géneros que aprecio. Foi uma mistura que tinha tudo para correr mal, e, bem, correu mesmo.
Ler pouco mais de metade de Os Despojados foi como uma corrida de lesmas, só que menos emocionante. Um aborrecimento, um tédio intergaláctico. À medida que ia avançando na história, como se de uma tortura se tratasse, percebi que não tinha qualquer interesse em Anarres, Urras, Shevek, enfim, na história.
Já não tenho paciência para filosofias políticas do antigamente.
A parte mais emocionante foi devolvê-lo à biblioteca.
#incunábulos @mastodon
Os Despojados foi o livro escolhido para os meses de Setembro e Outubro, e à conta disso fiquei despojada da minha vontade de ler. Estou a tentar, aos poucos, voltar ao ritmo habitual de leitura.
Não gosto de ficção científica. Nunca gostei. Tentei, sem êxito, gostar. Utopias e distopias também não são propriamente géneros que aprecio. Foi uma mistura que tinha tudo para correr mal, e, bem, correu mesmo.
Ler pouco mais de metade de Os Despojados foi como uma corrida de lesmas, só que menos emocionante. Um aborrecimento, um tédio intergaláctico. À medida que ia avançando na história, como se de uma tortura se tratasse, percebi que não tinha qualquer interesse em Anarres, Urras, Shevek, enfim, na história.
Já não tenho paciência para filosofias políticas do antigamente.
A parte mais emocionante foi devolvê-lo à biblioteca.
#incunábulos @mastodon
janina_'s review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
bijou3owl's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
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
This is one that deserves a re-read every decade or so. I first read it for a college class, and let me tell you, it hits very differently at 32 vs 21. Life experience really changes which beats hit and which concepts resonate.
apm1998's review against another edition
5.0
I could write a whole essay on this book because I have so many opinions on the many themes in this book however I will try to keep this short and to the point. I went into the novel with expectations of grand space battles and intergalactic conflicts, I found myself instead deeply contemplating the Earth's current state, our trajectory into the future, and the elusive concept of true freedom. Specifically, I wondered whether genuine and absolute freedom is attainable.
Prior to reading this book, many of the novels I'd read failed to leave a lasting impression, lacking the ability to evoke the sentiment of "Wow, that was a good read." Yet, with "The Dispossessed," I realized that what I truly longed for was the opportunity to engage my critical thinking lol.
The novel adeptly juxtaposes two political ideologies, inviting readers to examine their strengths and weaknesses. Initially, I anticipated a biased portrayal favoring anarchism /communism, but was pleasantly surprised by the balanced exploration of both. Ursula K. Le Guin highlights the significance of balance, emphasizing the importance of individuality alongside brotherhood.
The notion that even in the absence of a state or centralized authority, absolute freedom remains elusive resonated deeply with me. While Urras is filled with barriers such as consumerism, governmental control, and egotism, Anarres faces equally formidable constraints in the form of social norms and constructs. Ultimately, Shevek discovers liberation within his familial bonds, achieving a harmonious balance between self-interest and humility.
This book was closer to a 4.7 but I firmly believe that if I understood theoretical physics it would be a solid 5. Lastly, this book made me feel like this emoji
Prior to reading this book, many of the novels I'd read failed to leave a lasting impression, lacking the ability to evoke the sentiment of "Wow, that was a good read." Yet, with "The Dispossessed," I realized that what I truly longed for was the opportunity to engage my critical thinking lol.
The novel adeptly juxtaposes two political ideologies, inviting readers to examine their strengths and weaknesses. Initially, I anticipated a biased portrayal favoring anarchism /communism, but was pleasantly surprised by the balanced exploration of both. Ursula K. Le Guin highlights the significance of balance, emphasizing the importance of individuality alongside brotherhood.
The notion that even in the absence of a state or centralized authority, absolute freedom remains elusive resonated deeply with me. While Urras is filled with barriers such as consumerism, governmental control, and egotism, Anarres faces equally formidable constraints in the form of social norms and constructs. Ultimately, Shevek discovers liberation within his familial bonds, achieving a harmonious balance between self-interest and humility.
This book was closer to a 4.7 but I firmly believe that if I understood theoretical physics it would be a solid 5. Lastly, this book made me feel like this emoji
juliacmurray's review against another edition
4.5
4.5 stars
That was an absolutely gorgeous read. The writing style was beautiful and the characters were so incredibly compelling.
That was an absolutely gorgeous read. The writing style was beautiful and the characters were so incredibly compelling.
odin45mp's review
5.0
I am rounding this up to 5 stars as that is what I believe this book will deserve once I have properly digested it. I read this via audiobook (hoopla) and feel like I missed or didn't fully reflect on some scenes and themes, as I am generally listening to podcasts or audiobooks while making my coffee and having breakfast in the morning, or during commutes (back when driving to the office was a thing). So I feel like I need to go back and reread some passages, because Le Guin swings hard for the fences and hits a home run in exploring a fairly functional utopia, discussions of a very liberal and free view of sexuality and family units, and communal service and property. Her worldbuilding was rich and detailed and I wanted to just soak it all up - maybe I should have taken some notes.
The overall plot of the book I think I dropped a few times during my reading, and feel almost irrelevant to me. It felt almost a travelogue of the main character's journey to this planet and his life there learning about its people and culture, so not something that would normally engage me, but the ideas made this a keeper for me. Her ideas read like a not-creepy Heinlein. The technology was there to service the worldbuilding, not just to look cool. I will be reading others in this cycle, as Le Guin has yet to disappoint me.
The overall plot of the book I think I dropped a few times during my reading, and feel almost irrelevant to me. It felt almost a travelogue of the main character's journey to this planet and his life there learning about its people and culture, so not something that would normally engage me, but the ideas made this a keeper for me. Her ideas read like a not-creepy Heinlein. The technology was there to service the worldbuilding, not just to look cool. I will be reading others in this cycle, as Le Guin has yet to disappoint me.
jwolflink3's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0