362 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 05 March 2002
Description
Six of the eight stories in this collection are set in Le Guin's Hainish cycle. The title story, 'The Birthday of the World', stands alone and the final piece, 'Paradises Lost', is a new short novel original to the collection.
Community Reviews Summary of 487 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
challenging 52%
emotional 47%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 17%
dark 15%
relaxing 13%
funny 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 39% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, SlaveryModerate
Torture, Rape, SexismMinor
Abortion, Suicide, Colonisation362 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 05 March 2002
Description
Six of the eight stories in this collection are set in Le Guin's Hainish cycle. The title story, 'The Birthday of the World', stands alone and the final piece, 'Paradises Lost', is a new short novel original to the collection.
Community Reviews Summary of 487 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
challenging 52%
emotional 47%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 17%
dark 15%
relaxing 13%
funny 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 39% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, SlaveryModerate
Torture, Rape, SexismMinor
Abortion, Suicide, Colonisation