The Birthday of the World and Other Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Birthday of the World and Other Stories

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

388 pages • first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Six of the eight stories in this collection are set in Le Guin's Hainish cycle. The title story, 'The Birthday of the World', stands alone and the final piece, 'Paradises Lost', is a new short novel original to the collection.

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Moods

reflective 83%
adventurous 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 44%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 18%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
tense 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 19%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.34

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