The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Eye of the Heron

Ursula K. Le Guin with Virginia Kidd

192 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In Victoria on a former prison colony, two exiled groups--the farmers of Shantih and the City dwellers--live in apparent harmony. All is not as it seems, however. While the peace-loving farmers labor endlessly to provide food for the City, the Cit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 37%
adventurous 34%
challenging 31%
emotional 31%
sad 12%
dark 9%
tense 9%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.82

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