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I guess that since I mentioned this in my review of The Earthsea Trilogy also by Ursula Le Guin I should most probably write a review for Left Hand of Darkness as well.
Left Hand of Darkness is more of an exploration of human emotion/sexuality than straight Science Fiction. The story centers around an emissary who has been sent to a distant planet, called Winter, in order to convince them that joining the intergalactic federation is a good thing for their planet and their society. The people of ...more
Left Hand of Darkness is more of an exploration of human emotion/sexuality than straight Science Fiction. The story centers around an emissary who has been sent to a distant planet, called Winter, in order to convince them that joining the intergalactic federation is a good thing for their planet and their society. The people of ...more
When I picked this book up from the library I had no idea it was part of a series! But regardless, it was extremely enjoyable, especially since it laid to rest one of the most fundamental prejudices of our society, gender!
If you're up for a tale of adventure, courage against adversity, politics and a whole new way of looking at sex and genders, pick this book up! ...more
If you're up for a tale of adventure, courage against adversity, politics and a whole new way of looking at sex and genders, pick this book up! ...more
Feb 13, 2014
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