The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Eye of the Heron

Ursula K. Le Guin

208 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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From multi-award-winning, literary legend Ursula K. Le Guin comes a speculative fiction classic, The Eye of the Heron.In Victoria on a former prison colony, two exiled groups--the farmers of Shantih and the City dwellers--live in apparent harmony....

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Community Reviews Summary of 404 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
hopeful 49%
adventurous 39%
emotional 39%
inspiring 34%
challenging 27%
sad 20%
tense 20%
dark 15%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 22%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 20% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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