A review by giuliana_ferrari
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-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? Yes

4.75

One of those books that you could finish in a single reading if you didn't have adult stuff to do along the day and if you weren't trying to understand what the hell is going on for the last chapters. Truly, I had to stop and breath every now and then because I was getting terribly confused at the same time that I was understanding precisely what Mrs. Le Guin wanted me to understand and see.

A terrific story, with a combination of sci-fi science, almost time-travel like consequences, and the natural mysticism surrounding dreams. 
Sci-fi enough to include aliens, but still keeping that magical realism of reality-altering dreams. I really enjoyed Orr's character, who wouldn't be a bit afraid of their own gift and try to keep it under wraps? I guess only Dr. Harber, the perfect symbolism for people that consider that ends justify the means, no matter how many horrible consequences can come of it.
 

Ursula Le Guin was truly ahead of her time. On to her next book!

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