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A review by zober
Voices by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.25
I didn't know much about this series going in, and expected this book to 1) pick up where the first left off, and 2) follow the same characters. It does neither! It took me a few chapters to accept that, but ultimately I was pretty happy with it. I love that Le Guin does focus on a female character for this book - and does tie in the characters from the first book in a way that felt satisfying.
Instead of focusing on powers generally (superpower-esque, and the power that grants people), this book largely focuses on the power of stories and words. While there's a little more action, even if it's just dressing as a boy to go grocery shopping, as a whole this continues the reflective, philosophical mood of the first book. And I love that Le Guin focuses on characters and roles - maid, stable boy, etc - who aren't normally protagonists.
The ebook has a bunch of typos, unfortunately.
Instead of focusing on powers generally (superpower-esque, and the power that grants people), this book largely focuses on the power of stories and words. While there's a little more action, even if it's just dressing as a boy to go grocery shopping, as a whole this continues the reflective, philosophical mood of the first book. And I love that Le Guin focuses on characters and roles - maid, stable boy, etc - who aren't normally protagonists.
The ebook has a bunch of typos, unfortunately.