The Telling by Ursula K. Le Guin

246 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Once a culturally rich world, the planet Aka has been utterly transformed by technology. Records of the past have been destroyed, and citizens are strictly monitored. But an official observer from Earth named Sutty has learned of a group of outcas...

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Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 43%
adventurous 32%
challenging 27%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 21%
sad 18%
dark 12%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Average rating

3.96

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