A review by fdig23
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous dark emotional sad 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? No

This one is a new favorite in the collection. Uses a classic sci-fi setup to build a thought-piece about gender norms on a planet without consistent gender or sexual orientation. All of this is wrapped in an adventure tale with a fully developed and ultimately crushing friendship arc. 1st le Guin novel, will seek out all of her work now.