The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Word for World Is Forest

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

189 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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The award-winning masterpiece by one of today's most honored writers, Ursula K. Le Guin The Word for World is Forest When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altere...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 7,369 reviews

Moods

reflective: 70%

dark: 67%

sad: 46%

challenging: 41%

emotional: 32%

tense: 32%

adventurous: 29%

inspiring: 11%

mysterious: 10%

hopeful: 9%

informative: 4%


Pace

46% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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