A review by distractible
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Amazingly prescient in a lot of ways with a compelling plot and the layering-in of Daoist thought that fans of the author will recognize from much of her other work.
Moderate: War
The story is set in a near-future (actually the recent past, the late 90s and early aughts) drastically impacted by climate change and overpopulation.