Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

24 reviews

mar's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Drug abuse

Minor: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racism, and Forced institutionalization

keen's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Child death, Death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts

candelabracrystarium's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Mental illness

Moderate: Genocide and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Addiction

v171's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 There's something about Le Guin's writing that feels like home. Despite her being one of The Greats of sci fi in the 60s and 70s, I find her works to be distinct and timeless. This book follows that pattern. It was a short, but poignant read that I enjoyed throughout. There were times when I felt the commentary overshadowed the plot, but I didn't mind.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Genocide

Minor: Emotional abuse