Malafrena by Ursula K. Le Guin
Malafrena

Ursula K. Le Guin

369 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A book about freedom and commitment. In the early nineteenth century, in the land of Orsinia, Itale Sorde, heir to the beautiful Malafrena Valley, becomes a member of a revolutionary group and moves to the city of Krasnoy, forsaking Malafrena. Ita...

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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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