275 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841496061
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing ...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,570 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
challenging 50%
emotional 38%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 19%
tense 19%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
sad 16%
informative 6%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Confinement, TortureModerate
Incest, MisogynyMinor
Suicide
275 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841496061
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing ...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,570 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
challenging 50%
emotional 38%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 19%
tense 19%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
sad 16%
informative 6%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Confinement, TortureModerate
Incest, MisogynyMinor
Suicide