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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George Orr is a man who discovers he has the peculiar ability to dream things into being -- for better or for worse. In desperation, he consults a psychotherapist who promises to help him -- but who, it soon becomes clear, has his own plans for Ge...

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Moods

reflective 70%
mysterious 48%
dark 45%
challenging 39%
tense 34%
adventurous 30%
emotional 27%
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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