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362 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 05 March 2002
Description
Six of the eight stories in this collection are set in Le Guin's Hainish cycle. The title story, 'The Birthday of the World', stands alone and the final piece, 'Paradises Lost', is a new short novel original to the collection.
Community Reviews Summary of 682 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Death, SlaveryModerate
Torture, Sexual violence, SexismMinor
Abortion, Rape, Suicide362 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 05 March 2002
Description
Six of the eight stories in this collection are set in Le Guin's Hainish cycle. The title story, 'The Birthday of the World', stands alone and the final piece, 'Paradises Lost', is a new short novel original to the collection.
Community Reviews Summary of 682 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Death, SlaveryModerate
Torture, Sexual violence, SexismMinor
Abortion, Rape, Suicide