Malafrena by Ursula K. Le Guin

343 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Fantasy - Malafrena is not a real place. Itale never dreamed of love, nor Piera of him. Estenskar did not live, only his poems. Only the dreams of themselves are real, only their youth, only the wind called Freedom that swept through their lives l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 57%
challenging 42%
hopeful 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 28%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.54

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