The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

311 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this ...

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Moods

reflective 84%
challenging 63%
adventurous 47%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 36%
emotional 19%
informative 17%
tense 13%
dark 11%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 43%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

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