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

The Word for World Is Forest

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

189 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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The award-winning masterpiece by one of today's most honored writers, Ursula K. Le Guin The Word for World is Forest When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altere...

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Moods

reflective 70%
dark 66%
sad 45%
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: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

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4.03

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