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The Dispossessed by Le Guin, Ursula K. ( Author ) ON Aug-12-1999, Paperback

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By Ursula K. Le Guin

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Publisher Description

Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this dangerous task will mean giving up his family and possibly his life—Shevek must make the unprecedented journey to the utopian mother planet, Urras, to challenge the complex structures of life and living, and ignite the fires of change.

5 Reviews

4.5

Henry SGC

Created 3 months ago

“Le Guin blows my head off again. I want to read more about her and learn more about the Hainish universe!! So fascinating to learn about an anarchist society, an experimental world. It speaks to the passionate socialist part of me, reminds me of my 18-year-old self who desperately wanted a system other than capitalism, which causes so much suffering. Give me more Le Guin!”

Change and grow Morally ambiguous Epic scope Gripping/exciting Atmospheric Evocative imagery Immersive world-building Beautifully-written Original Sexual assault

Books_0r_die

Created 4 months ago

Fascinating Provocative Thought-provoking Scientific Flows well Thematically-structured Engaging Technical War violence

Emily

Created 7 months ago

jeffrey

Created 7 months ago

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm

Created about 1 year ago

“The beginning is a bit slow but boy that second half of the book flies by! I’m much more used to action-packed sci-fi, so I wasn’t expecting something so philosophical. But I loved it. The themes this book touches on are extremely relevant today. There were times I disliked Shevek, but overall I think he’s a character that will rattle around comfortably in my brain for a long time. I’m definitely hooked on this author now! ❤️”

Believable Multilayered Addictive Thought-provoking Beautifully-written