The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Lathe of Heaven

Ursula K. Le Guin

184 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian fantasy science fiction reflective medium-paced
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The premise here is that some poor slob discovers that whatever he dreams becomes reality when he awakes. He's seized upon by a megalomaniacal shrink who uses him to make the world a better place. Only things keep going wrong. Susan Omallie does a...

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Moods

reflective 70%
mysterious 48%
dark 45%
challenging 39%
tense 33%
adventurous 30%
emotional 26%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

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