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

The Word for World Is Forest

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

189 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The award-winning masterpiece by one of today's most honored writers, Ursula K. Le Guin The Word for World is Forest When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altere...

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Moods

reflective 74%
dark 62%
challenging 43%
sad 41%
emotional 30%
adventurous 28%
tense 28%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 7%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 37%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | No: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

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