The Birthday of the World by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Birthday of the World

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

362 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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'Her most important book since ALWAYS COMING HOME and her most satisfactory collection since her first, the brilliant THE WIND'S TWELVE QUARTERS. A formidable and rewarding work, a prime candidate for best SF collection of the year. An essential b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 682 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
adventurous 69%
challenging 52%
emotional 44%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 24%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 12%
sad 7%
tense 6%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 23% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.32

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