It's classic Le Guin! Highly developed and distinct characters, interesting explorations of culture and religion, strong anti-capitalism. My only complaint is that it's an awkward length. Another 50 pages would've made this book incredible, or cut out some exposition and make it a short story. 

It's depressing how, 50 years later, people with political beliefs like Davidson (who is, without a doubt, one of the most unlikable characters I have ever read about), seem more common than ever....