A review by zober
Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is surprising for a fantasy book nowadays - slower paced, not heavy on plot, simple writing. I understand why it's not a big hit, but I quite liked it. It's a reflective meditation on who has power, who uses it, relationships, and more. The premise and world-building are interesting and I wanted more!

I was a little disappointed with how heavily the story focused on Orrec rather than Gry, or even equal focus on Orrec and Gry.