The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

205 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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Le Guin's Hainish series begins with the assumption that centuries ago humanoids from the planet Hain ventured through the solar system establishing colonies on various planets including Earth. For mysterious reasons these colonies lose all contac...

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Moods

reflective 73%
adventurous 72%
challenging 50%
emotional 39%
mysterious 23%
dark 20%
hopeful 19%
tense 19%
sad 18%
inspiring 17%
informative 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 39%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

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