A review by jv42
Worlds of Exile and Illusion: Rocannon's World, Planet of Exile, City of Illusions by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Le Guin (and the Hainish Cycle) gets better with more time, but as the foundational novels of the cycle, these books are really wonderful. The world-building, as always, is stunning. The final book, City of Illusions, dragged a bit but picks up in the end. Rocannon’s World was fabulous, and Planet of Exile was great.