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

The Word for World is Forest

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

160 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark reflective medium-paced

Description

When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters.Desperation causes the Athsheans, ...

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Moods

reflective 70%
dark 68%
challenging 45%
sad 45%
emotional 32%
adventurous 30%
tense 30%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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