Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Confinement, Gun violenceModerate
IncestMinor
Sexism, Infertility, SuicideCommunity Reviews
summary of 6489 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
adventurous 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 37%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 19%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
tense 15%
informative 4%
funny 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
304 pages | first published 1969
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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 ...
304 pages | first published 1969
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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 ...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Confinement, Gun violenceModerate
IncestMinor
Sexism, Infertility, SuicideCommunity Reviews
summary of 6489 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
adventurous 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 37%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 19%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
tense 15%
informative 4%
funny 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating