The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

248 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing ...

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4.06
based on 33,769 reviews

Moods

reflective: 72%

adventurous: 71%

challenging: 49%

emotional: 40%

mysterious: 24%

dark: 21%

hopeful: 19%

tense: 19%

inspiring: 18%

sad: 18%

informative: 6%

funny: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
39% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
35% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

78% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

67% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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