The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

248 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

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A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing ...

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Moods

reflective 74%
adventurous 71%
challenging 50%
emotional 38%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 19%
tense 19%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
sad 16%
informative 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

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