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Jennifer
I checked this one out now just because it was right there on the shelf at the library, but I'm starting to think I should read the Hainish books in order, even though they aren't technically a series. I just suspect I would enjoy them better that way.

It's been a few weeks, but I'm still not sure I've got enough distance to talk about this book. Shevek, a physicist, was born and lived his whole life on a moon, a moon where millions were resettled as a result of a revolution on the main planet. L
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Loretta
Aug 28, 2010 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
This is a book I will come back to. It's not action-packed, but it is thoughtful, insightful, and an original and imaginative look at societies can function, or not function. I also loved the character of Shevak. I will definitely be looking for more of Le Guin's work, particularly Left Hand of Darkness. ...more
Nadine in NY Jones
One of "The 23 Best Sci Fi novels by women" http://best-sci-fi-books.com/23-best-...

I kind of can't believe I've never read this.
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Nicole
Apr 30, 2008 rated it really liked it
Shelves: science-fiction
Adriel
Dec 02, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Rachel Harlich
Feb 09, 2009 marked it as to-read
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Kara
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Laine
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Lynne
Dec 28, 2013 marked it as to-read-scifi
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Arianna
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Robynn
Jan 26, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Meredith
May 27, 2019 marked it as to-read
Chris Stanford
Apr 05, 2021 rated it it was amazing
Karlen HK
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Bekah
Oct 15, 2021 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Jess
Jul 20, 2022 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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LT
Sep 17, 2022 marked it as to-read
Kirsten
Jan 09, 2024 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition