Worlds of Exile and Illusion: Rocannon's World, Planet of Exile, City of Illusions by Ursula K. Le Guin

Worlds of Exile and Illusion: Rocannon's World, Planet of Exile, City of Illusions

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

384 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Intergalactic war reaches Fomalhaut II in Rocannon's World. Born out of season, a precocious young girl visits the alien city of the farborns and the false-men in Planet of Exile. In City of Illusions a stranger wondering in the forest people's wo...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 64%
reflective 50%
challenging 28%
hopeful 21%
emotional 19%
tense 19%
inspiring 16%
dark 9%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 23%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

4.08

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