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A review by bim10
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
I feel like I still need to process this book, but it’s VERY good. Le Guin really took this simple concept and analyzed it from every angle. I love George Orr as a protagonist, and Dr. Haber is a great villain.
There’s a lot going on in this book, but the theme that stuck out to me the most was that of Taoism. I think there’s a lot of discussion to be had about the implications of the events in this novel, and the question “What is your rightful place in the world?” Are you deserving of power just because you intend to use it for good? Is it possible to use such great power for good at all? What do you do with this kind of power of you don’t want it?
I’ll definitely reread this at some point. I feel like I only sorta have a grasp on it.
There’s a lot going on in this book, but the theme that stuck out to me the most was that of Taoism. I think there’s a lot of discussion to be had about the implications of the events in this novel, and the question “What is your rightful place in the world?” Are you deserving of power just because you intend to use it for good? Is it possible to use such great power for good at all? What do you do with this kind of power of you don’t want it?
I’ll definitely reread this at some point. I feel like I only sorta have a grasp on it.