The Birthday of the World: And Other Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Birthday of the World: And Other Stories

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

384 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, five Hugo Awards and five Nebula Awards, the renowned writer Ursula K. Le Guin has, in each story and novel, created a provocative, ever-evolving univer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 675 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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