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bagdadsuperior 's review for:
The Left Hand of Darkness
by Ursula K. Le Guin
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A revolutionary look at gender relationships and understanding of cultures that are completely alien. The prolific author invites us into a world that is extremely different to ours but feels completely real and lived-in. The story moves slowly at first and many words and concepts are presented to the main character and to the reader without an initial explanation so it can be disorienting at first, which feels aligned with the themes of the book.