The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin with George Guidall (Narrator)

9 hours, 39 minutes first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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Ursula K. Le Guin’s groundbreaking work of science fiction—winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards. A lone human ambassador is sent to the icebound planet of Winter, a world without sexual prejudice, where the inhabitants’ gender is fluid. His goa...

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Moods

reflective 73%
adventurous 72%
challenging 50%
emotional 40%
mysterious 24%
dark 21%
hopeful 20%
sad 19%
tense 19%
inspiring 18%
informative 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 39%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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