The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Lathe of Heaven

Ursula K. Le Guin

192 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian fantasy reflective medium-paced

Description

Through his dreams, George Orr can make alternate realities real – but who is controlling him? War rages and global warming wreaks havoc on the quality of life everywhere as seven billion people jostle for living space and food. For George Orr, a ...

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Moods

reflective 70%
dark 48%
mysterious 45%
challenging 41%
tense 33%
adventurous 29%
emotional 25%
sad 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 31% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

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