The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

319 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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The Principle of Simultaneity is a scientific breakthrough which will revolutionize interstellar civilization by making possible instantaneous communication. It is the life work of Shevek, a brilliant physicist from the arid anarchist world of Ana...

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Moods

reflective 84%
challenging 61%
adventurous 46%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 36%
emotional 22%
informative 17%
tense 15%
dark 12%
mysterious 9%
sad 8%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

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4.26

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