The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Lathe of Heaven

Ursula K. Le Guin

184 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction reflective medium-paced

Description

George Orr is a mild and unremarkable man who finds the world a less than pleasant place to live: seven billion people jostle for living space and food. But George dreams dreams which do in fact change reality – and he has no means of controlling ...

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Moods

reflective 70%
dark 48%
mysterious 48%
challenging 39%
tense 32%
adventurous 31%
emotional 26%
sad 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.1

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