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387 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perennial Library
Publication date: 01 September 2003
Description
Centuries ago, the moon Anarres was settled by utopian anarchists who left the Earthlike planet Urras in search of a better world, a new beginning. Now a brilliant physicist, Shevek, determines to reunite the two civilizations that have been separ...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,612 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
adventurous 46%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 36%
emotional 22%
informative 17%
tense 15%
dark 13%
mysterious 9%
sad 8%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 42% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Gun violenceModerate
Violence, Death, ClassismMinor
Suicidal thoughts, War, Miscarriage387 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perennial Library
Publication date: 01 September 2003
Description
Centuries ago, the moon Anarres was settled by utopian anarchists who left the Earthlike planet Urras in search of a better world, a new beginning. Now a brilliant physicist, Shevek, determines to reunite the two civilizations that have been separ...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,612 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
adventurous 46%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 36%
emotional 22%
informative 17%
tense 15%
dark 13%
mysterious 9%
sad 8%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 42% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Gun violenceModerate
Violence, Death, ClassismMinor
Suicidal thoughts, War, Miscarriage