The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

400 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"One of the greats....Not just a science fiction writer; a literary icon." - Stephen KingFrom the brilliant and award-winning author Ursula K. Le Guin comes a classic tale of two planets torn apart by conflict and mistrust -- and the man who risks...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,784 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
challenging 63%
adventurous 47%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 36%
emotional 20%
informative 16%
tense 13%
dark 11%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 43%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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