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248 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575072190
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,732 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
challenging 50%
emotional 39%
mysterious 23%
dark 20%
hopeful 19%
tense 19%
sad 18%
inspiring 17%
informative 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Confinement, Forced institutionalizationModerate
Incest, Suicide, MisogynyMinor
Pregnancy, Sexism, Miscarriage248 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575072190
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,732 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
challenging 50%
emotional 39%
mysterious 23%
dark 20%
hopeful 19%
tense 19%
sad 18%
inspiring 17%
informative 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Confinement, Forced institutionalizationModerate
Incest, Suicide, MisogynyMinor
Pregnancy, Sexism, Miscarriage