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crickety's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.25
Most appreciated: ’The rock that changed things’ , ’Dancing to Ganam’ , ’Another story’
Le guin shows typical mastery in writing coneptually interesting stories with unique characters. A joy like her other books.
Le guin shows typical mastery in writing coneptually interesting stories with unique characters. A joy like her other books.
billyjohnf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
morvram's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
nia555's review against another edition
5.0
Came for the concept of sedoretu, stayed for stunning prose and genuine existentialism. In other words, a typical Le Guin experience
begumzengin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eveasc's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved every story in this collection. Ursula K. Le Guin truly writes like no one else - the worlds she creates feel very honest, very real, and are full of beauty and discovery.
My favourites in this book were Dancing to Ganam and the title story, A Fisherman of the Inland Sea (also called ‘Another Story). Both are technically concerned with churten theory, but for both of them the beauty really comes from the people and worlds that are described. I was very grateful to visit the world of O again (which I last encountered in the collection The Birthday of the World), even if just for a short time, with their complex marriage habits and longstanding sense of tradition.
I would also like to mention ‘The Rock That Changed Things’. A whole world built in 13 pages, the backdrop to a story of revolution and freedom - I was impressed by it, and it has left a lasting impression on me.
My favourites in this book were Dancing to Ganam and the title story, A Fisherman of the Inland Sea (also called ‘Another Story). Both are technically concerned with churten theory, but for both of them the beauty really comes from the people and worlds that are described. I was very grateful to visit the world of O again (which I last encountered in the collection The Birthday of the World), even if just for a short time, with their complex marriage habits and longstanding sense of tradition.
I would also like to mention ‘The Rock That Changed Things’. A whole world built in 13 pages, the backdrop to a story of revolution and freedom - I was impressed by it, and it has left a lasting impression on me.
karlw's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
larvapuppy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
5.0
avivadstein's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
spikespiegel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0