The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Word for World Is Forest

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

113 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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A world of peaceful aliens conquered by bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans to retaliate against t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,635 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 66%
sad 46%
challenging 43%
emotional 33%
tense 31%
adventurous 30%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 23% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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