A review by mikime
The Unreal and the Real: Selected Stories, Volume One: Where on Earth by Ursula K. Le Guin

4.0

I especially love Le Guin's writing because of her powerful language, the careful choice of words and the beautiful, unexpected connections, subversions and metaphors, they are poignant, moving and thought-provoking. Her characters are usually unconventional and fascinatng, defying stereotypes each in their own ways. These stories are perfect examples of all this. They are of different types, but the interesting introduction gives all the context and explanations I needed. I do suggest you read the introduction before the stories. Among my favourite ones, Unlocking the Air: it's all in the title, but you should read it to understand. It's also surprisingly timely, though quite old.