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In her introduction to this book, Ursula Le Guin said science fiction is a thought-experiment. It is descriptive, not predictive. It's supposed to be peculiar, devious, it is basically an elaborately circumstantial lies.
I guess I enjoy being lied to :) It takes four years for me to appreciate this novel, at last. Now I believe it is not just character growth is an important factor for me to enjoy a book, but also my own growth as a reader. Four years ago, I was too impatient and/or even ignorant ...more
I guess I enjoy being lied to :) It takes four years for me to appreciate this novel, at last. Now I believe it is not just character growth is an important factor for me to enjoy a book, but also my own growth as a reader. Four years ago, I was too impatient and/or even ignorant ...more
An idea-driven science fiction novel with strong characterizations. I've decided that I really like this subgenre of anthropology science fiction.
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