A review by bridgedeebookish95
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous challenging informative reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Le Guin writes with such clarity. Her worldbuilding is incredible. The world of Gethen felt very much alive. This was my first read of a science fiction book that wasn't written by Octavia Butler, so I was a bit shook. Sometimes I didn't always understand what was being said (like in the first half of the book), but after chapter 12, Genly Ai and Estraven's journey was harrowing and fascinating to follow. 
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