maria_elizabeth_harden_pope 's review for:

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

5.0

challenging reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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There is an unassuming richness to this book. I found myself often thinking "how could a person write this?!" No matter what little detail of an entry point you choose, it'll unfold a small world of consideration. The cover of my copy says "Everything is made up, nothing is arbitrary." Barring one small complaint, that is abundantly true. Add another to the list of deep-and-necessary-politico-social-commentary-masquerading-as-sci-fi. And for anyone concerned, it's not anarchist propaganda and it isn't preachy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence