A review by f_h
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

One I absolutely love, but might not be for everyone, as it's pretty slow and there's a lot of sci fi terms that might be offputting. However, it's absolutely one that gives more and more every read, exploring themes including gender, sex, and discovery, but never really answering the questions it sets up (which I think really works in this book, but others may not like).