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A review by aurora_noriealis
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
the book epitomizes le guins' anarchist ideas toward states and solidarity and freedom in a loving way. it toys with trust and relationship building, and plays heavily with Themes (recognizing trust, building trusting and supportive relationships). I love it for this.
the pacing varies quite a bit throughout.
that said, some of the depictions of cultures and gender are dated, discomforting at times. noting this less as a deterrent and more to bear in mind going into reading.
as someone who doesn't typically read fiction, I greatly enjoyed it.
the pacing varies quite a bit throughout.
that said, some of the depictions of cultures and gender are dated, discomforting at times. noting this less as a deterrent and more to bear in mind going into reading.
as someone who doesn't typically read fiction, I greatly enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: War
much of the imagery parallels pieces of the cold war - era states. collectivization, imprisonment, and exile are presented in ways reminiscent of Stalinist and McCarthyist states. one particular chapter (chapter 13) has graphic depictions relating to imprisonment, starvation, and general dehumanization/abandonment