Rocannon's World by Ursula K. Le Guin

Rocannon's World

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin with Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator)

5 hours, 5 minutes first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

Earth-scientist Rocannon has been living on a world shared by three native humanoid races: cave dwellers, elves, and warriors. When the planet is suddenly invaded, Rocannon sees his friends murdered and his spaceship destroyed. Marooned, he leads ...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
reflective 36%
mysterious 27%
emotional 16%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
tense 8%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 37% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

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