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%

Average rating

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