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A review by yourstrulyemi
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Reread
I've read this story 4 or 5 years ago (pretty sure every BTS fan was introduced to it). Back then, I missed the entire of it. Today, I understood the underlying question Le Guin asks, and it's unfortunately hard to answer in a review. I could say yes or no depending on different possibilities. But I don't think we're meant to ponder it, but to know the question exists. That's what I think.
Oh, and people who went through the most unimaginable hardships and cruelties will say a resounding NO with their whole heart. And I'll admire them for that.
I've read this story 4 or 5 years ago (pretty sure every BTS fan was introduced to it). Back then, I missed the entire of it. Today, I understood the underlying question Le Guin asks, and it's unfortunately hard to answer in a review. I could say yes or no depending on different possibilities. But I don't think we're meant to ponder it, but to know the question exists. That's what I think.
Oh, and people who went through the most unimaginable hardships and cruelties will say a resounding NO with their whole heart. And I'll admire them for that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse