The Unreal and the Real: Selected Stories, Volume One: Where on Earth by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Unreal and the Real: Selected Stories, Volume One: Where on Earth

The Unreal and the Real #1

Ursula K. Le Guin

320 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

 A collection of short stories by the legendary and iconic Ursula K. Le Guin—selected with an introduction by the author, and combined in one volume for the first time.The Unreal and the Real is a collection of some of Ursula K. Le Guin’s best sho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 251 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 53%
challenging 39%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 17%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
sad 10%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 32% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.72

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