The Unreal and the Real Volume 1: Where on Earth by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Unreal and the Real Volume 1: Where on Earth

The Unreal and the Real #1

Ursula K. Le Guin

285 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous reflective medium-paced
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The Unreal and the Real is a major event not to be missed. In this two-volume selection of Ursula K. Le Guin's best short stories—as selected by the National Book Award winning author herself—the reader will be delighted, provoked, amused, and fac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
emotional 52%
challenging 39%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 23%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 41%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

N/A: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 21% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 20% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.7

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