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A review by cvbattum
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This is a well-written book but it was so boring to me. I almost DNF'ed at about three quarters, just because I felt like nothing was really happening. I felt the main story could've been told in a third of the length of this book.
The most interesting part about it were the different worlds. They are truly unique and imaginative and a great way to look at utopias and dystopias. The characters were also interesting and well-written. I liked how the struggles in the societies were reflected in the characters.
Worst part? The almost pretentious use of pseudo-scientific but entirely meaningless and far overcomplicated words to describe Sheveks time theory. I still struggle to really understand what that whole thing was about.
I found The Left Hand of Darkness a much more interesting and captivating book. Makes me think i might've gotten the timing wrong.
The most interesting part about it were the different worlds. They are truly unique and imaginative and a great way to look at utopias and dystopias. The characters were also interesting and well-written. I liked how the struggles in the societies were reflected in the characters.
Worst part? The almost pretentious use of pseudo-scientific but entirely meaningless and far overcomplicated words to describe Sheveks time theory. I still struggle to really understand what that whole thing was about.
I found The Left Hand of Darkness a much more interesting and captivating book. Makes me think i might've gotten the timing wrong.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault