The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Word for World Is Forest

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

fiction science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

missing duration info | first published 1972

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The planet Athshe was a paradise whose people were blessed with a mystical awareness of existence.Then the conquerors arrived and began to rape, enslave, and kill humans with a flicker of humanity. The athseans were unskilled in the ways of war, a...
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Summary of 2465 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
dark 63%
challenging 42%
sad 42%
emotional 30%
adventurous 28%
tense 28%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 23% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.99

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