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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
Maybe I was not in the right mood.
Also, I kind of expected much more of this book.
Having read the left hand of darkness, and enjoying it so much, I expected a different journey here. A different world. But, in the end, it felt like a good story, but more of the same. I'll try getting through the trilogy and check if it goes up from here.
Also, I kind of expected much more of this book.
Having read the left hand of darkness, and enjoying it so much, I expected a different journey here. A different world. But, in the end, it felt like a good story, but more of the same. I'll try getting through the trilogy and check if it goes up from here.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you Ursula for the emotional trauma in the epilogue
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Told in the tone of myth, this science fantasy work is the first of Le Guin's published work, and it shows. It's not quite as elegant as her later works and it has to be read with its publication date in mind (1966) or it will seem quite dated. Thankfully Le Guin's always focused more on world building and the human condition than on technology, which is probably why this still reads as well as it does.
3.5/5 stars.
3.5/5 stars.
This was Le Guin’s first published novel, and it’s apparent in the way she softly approaches unconventional themes (at the time) while remaining within boundaries familiar to the sci-fi audience in the 60s. It feels like she’s still finding her voice which gives it this sort of rough charm that I love.
It’s very Tolkienesque, which is not a bad thing—I’m a sucker for these kind of stories. It feels safe while at the same time prodding her readers to take a chance on her and think outside their comfort zone. On a personal note, I see a little of myself in Rocannon and the way that he seems to lose his identity as he becomes more and more immersed in this culture and the expectations they impose on him. He has a foot in two worlds, but belongs to neither. I’m glad this was my last book of the year.
It’s very Tolkienesque, which is not a bad thing—I’m a sucker for these kind of stories. It feels safe while at the same time prodding her readers to take a chance on her and think outside their comfort zone. On a personal note, I see a little of myself in Rocannon and the way that he seems to lose his identity as he becomes more and more immersed in this culture and the expectations they impose on him. He has a foot in two worlds, but belongs to neither. I’m glad this was my last book of the year.
slow-paced
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Great work from UKLG. Part of the Hainish cycle (though standalone story). Pretty simple sci-fi fantasy that I wish was longer. She is so great at world building with the different cultures and creatures, plants etc I can see why she is so revered in the sci-fi community. BONUS: any story that can make me cry at the end is great.