The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Eye of the Heron

Ursula K. Le Guin

208 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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In Victoria on a former prison colony, two exiled groups--the farmers of Shantih and the City dwellers--live in apparent harmony. All is not as it seems, however. While the peace-loving farmers labor endlessly to provide food for the City, the Cit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
hopeful 50%
adventurous 40%
emotional 40%
inspiring 35%
challenging 27%
tense 21%
sad 20%
dark 15%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 20% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.86

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