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A review by catherine_the_greatest
Planet of Exile by Ursula K. Le Guin
4.0
This second novel in the Hainish Cycle, published right after [b:Rocannon's World|92610|Rocannon's World|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1300039756l/92610._SY75_.jpg|1357368], is just as good! A group of Earth humans have been stuck on a planet for 10 years, "temporarily" dropped off to build an alliance with the local humanoid inhabitants and never picked up. Considering that one year on this planet, known as Werel, last 60 earth years, that's kind of been an issue. Each season lasts 15 earth years and...
Most Terrans (people from Earth) and Tevarans (the mostly nomadic natives who are building their "winter city" next door) only live through one winter, so there's not much of a concept of a "normal winter," but this one proves to be very different. The Gaal (barbarians from the North) are coming in force, sacking every settlement in their way. The Terrans see the Teverans as backwards. The Teverans think the Terrans are witches with their technology and ability to mindread. Can they put aside their differences and work together to save both their communities?
The ending of this one was a little less satisfying than the previous one, but apparently it's a direct backstory to [b:City of Illusions|201889|City of Illusions|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1382955526l/201889._SY75_.jpg|89334], so hopefully I'll get more resolution there.
Most Terrans (people from Earth) and Tevarans (the mostly nomadic natives who are building their "winter city" next door) only live through one winter, so there's not much of a concept of a "normal winter," but this one proves to be very different. The Gaal (barbarians from the North) are coming in force, sacking every settlement in their way. The Terrans see the Teverans as backwards. The Teverans think the Terrans are witches with their technology and ability to mindread. Can they put aside their differences and work together to save both their communities?
The ending of this one was a little less satisfying than the previous one, but apparently it's a direct backstory to [b:City of Illusions|201889|City of Illusions|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1382955526l/201889._SY75_.jpg|89334], so hopefully I'll get more resolution there.