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pammerhammer's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a fun read and tbh better paced than [b:The Left Hand of Darkness|18423|The Left Hand of Darkness|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1488213612l/18423._SY75_.jpg|817527]. Although I think this book is less unique and explores the world less. I liked learning more about the history, and I agree with other reviews likening this to fantasy-in-a-sci-fi since the adventure with swords was totally here.
aidangreenleaf's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
alesforz's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
slugluv's review against another edition
4.0
maybe my least favorite so far of Le Guin’s books but still something beautiful and haunting about it that I really liked.
pionikoi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
cassys's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
missmultitasking's review against another edition
3.0
Otra historia corta que sabe a poco aunque esta tiene una riqueza narrativa, de personajes y del mundo en si que supera a Planet of Exile de calle. El prólogo, en particular, me parece perfecto para la historia que cuenta después.
La ciencia en la ficción de LeGuin es la etnología y hace un trabajo precioso estudiando las relaciones de las diferentes razas de Rocannon y como la mitología de una es la vida política de otra, incluidos los futurísticos humanos que han venido a conquistarlas.
Como críticas: Que no se haya atrevido a hacer explícita la relación, la nula presencia femenina y el exceso de misticismo y poesía en los momentos claves de la historia que hace que no entiendas muy bien que ha pasado. O igual esto último es culpa mía, que lo leí con tanta ansia que no me enteré de lo importante XD
La ciencia en la ficción de LeGuin es la etnología y hace un trabajo precioso estudiando las relaciones de las diferentes razas de Rocannon y como la mitología de una es la vida política de otra, incluidos los futurísticos humanos que han venido a conquistarlas.
Como críticas: Que no se haya atrevido a hacer explícita la relación
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de Moguie con Rocannan (No puedo ser yo la única que los haya shippeado a machete)metivami's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kareds's review against another edition
3.0
This critique is hard to write because while I thoroughly enjoyed Rocannon’s World, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it unless you were already a fan of UKLG.
This is the closest her novels come to a “traditional” fantasy or SF story. Elves, dwarves, a warrior Prince, a hidden rebel base; these are familiar tropes to science fiction and fantasy as a whole but something of a rarity when considered against UKLG other work. While the way UKLG combines these elements is unique, I don’t think that this story is very representative of her later work. I can imagine somebody new to her work being put off by how light (comparatively) the story is.
That being said, I, a fan of UKLG, thought this was a good read. It’s got a fun story and fun setting, and it’s cool to see where the Hainish novels started and compare that to where they went.
This is the closest her novels come to a “traditional” fantasy or SF story. Elves, dwarves, a warrior Prince, a hidden rebel base; these are familiar tropes to science fiction and fantasy as a whole but something of a rarity when considered against UKLG other work. While the way UKLG combines these elements is unique, I don’t think that this story is very representative of her later work. I can imagine somebody new to her work being put off by how light (comparatively) the story is.
That being said, I, a fan of UKLG, thought this was a good read. It’s got a fun story and fun setting, and it’s cool to see where the Hainish novels started and compare that to where they went.