Worlds of Exile and Illusion: Rocannon's World, Planet of Exile, City of Illusions by Ursula K. Le Guin

Worlds of Exile and Illusion: Rocannon's World, Planet of Exile, City of Illusions

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

384 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Intergalactic war reaches Fomalhaut II in Rocannon's World. Born out of season, a precocious young girl visits the alien city of the farborns and the false-men in Planet of Exile. In City of Illusions a stranger wondering in the forest people's wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 69%
reflective 60%
challenging 31%
emotional 24%
tense 22%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
dark 18%
sad 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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