A review by zfeig
Planet of Exile by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Le Guinn's Hannish Cycle is special - it reads like high fantasy, but it's science fiction. Really special writing that transports you to a simple story. 

That said this book, is the least memorable of the Hannish Cycle - and also there is a weird amount of old man horniness - the kind that would make uncomfortable if this was written Heinlein, but is kind of Ok for Le Guinn. 

To be clear you can't skip this book - it is important to the Hannish Cycle - and I clearly found it engaging enough to finish in a day.