Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Confinement, TortureModerate
Incest, Misogyny, SexismMinor
SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 13258 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
challenging 50%
emotional 37%
mysterious 21%
tense 19%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
sad 16%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
256 pages | first published 1969
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ISBN/UID: 9780708880814
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Futura (Orbit)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing ...Book Information
256 pages | first published 1969
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ISBN/UID: 9780708880814
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Futura (Orbit)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Confinement, TortureModerate
Incest, Misogyny, SexismMinor
SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 13258 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
challenging 50%
emotional 37%
mysterious 21%
tense 19%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
sad 16%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating