The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

304 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A lone human ambassador is sent to the icebound planet of Winter, a world without sexual prejudice, where the inhabitants' gender is fluid. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must ...

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Moods

reflective 74%
adventurous 72%
challenging 49%
emotional 38%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 19%
tense 19%
dark 18%
inspiring 17%
sad 17%
informative 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

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