The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Word for World is Forest

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Word for World is Forest

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

128 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 4,634 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 66%
sad 46%
challenging 43%
emotional 33%
tense 31%
adventurous 30%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 23% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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