The Birthday of the World and Other Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Birthday of the World and Other Stories

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin with Christina Moore (Narrator)

14 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, five Hugo Awards and five Nebula Awards, the renowned writer Ursula K. Le Guin has, in each story and novel, created a provocative, ever-evolving univer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
adventurous 65%
challenging 52%
emotional 47%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 17%
dark 15%
relaxing 13%
funny 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 39% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.34

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