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A review by lowercasenospaces
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
It's too hot a day to write a proper review, but this book is without a doubt the closest thing to my exact taste as a book can be.
Le Guin has fully imagined the social ecosystem of an entire planet, as close to ideal as possible, finds its flaws and begins to address them. Ultimately, doing this as well as she has requires a deep understanding of humans and humanity, but especially of love. I was brought to tears a number of times, especially towards the end, through her descriptions of love.
Everyone should read this book.
Le Guin has fully imagined the social ecosystem of an entire planet, as close to ideal as possible, finds its flaws and begins to address them. Ultimately, doing this as well as she has requires a deep understanding of humans and humanity, but especially of love. I was brought to tears a number of times, especially towards the end, through her descriptions of love.
Everyone should read this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Violence