Orsinian Tales by Ursula K. Le Guin

Orsinian Tales

Orsinia

Ursula K. Le Guin

175 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

"Romance, murder, freedom, blood-sacrifice, the terrors of tyranny and the insatiable need for human love, these are just some of the eternal themes dealt with in this richly varied collection of stories."--Jacket

Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 53%
adventurous 46%
dark 30%
sad 30%
mysterious 23%
funny 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 8% | No: 8% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 90% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.65

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