The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

319 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The Principle of Simultaneity is a scientific breakthrough which will revolutionize interstellar civilization by making possible instantaneous communication. It is the life work of Shevek, a brilliant physicist from the arid anarchist world of Ana...

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Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 62%
adventurous 47%
inspiring 42%
hopeful 37%
emotional 21%
informative 17%
tense 14%
dark 12%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 41%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.26

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