The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Eye of the Heron

Ursula K. Le Guin with Virginia Kidd

192 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"Three kinds of creature came from Earth to Victoria: Men, Lice and Shanty-Towners"These are the words of Falco, leader of the City people. They were the first to come to the penal colony of Victoria, sent from the cities of Brasil-America in one-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
adventurous 35%
emotional 32%
challenging 29%
sad 12%
dark 9%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 19%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.82

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