Korora finished reading The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin
Some inhabitants of a peaceful kingdom cannot tolerate the act of cruelty that underlies its happiness.
I have a broad range of interests which is reflected in my reading. I generally read Sci-fi and Fantasy for relaxation, with some historical fiction.
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Some inhabitants of a peaceful kingdom cannot tolerate the act of cruelty that underlies its happiness.
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I found this book a little difficult for the first few chapters as the author recounts his family history and early life through schooling. However it became more interesting as he begins travelling and ultimately moves to his small isolated hut in south Westland.
I finished the book inspired to visit and explore this wild part of New Zealand.
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The thing I enjoy about these books is that the fate of the galaxy comes down to the actions of a few people with often little 'power'. Though this sometimes feels contradictory to the books premise that Phsycohistory can predict the future of vast populations but not individuals.
This is my favourite of the trilogy with plenty of intrigue surrounding the Seldon plan, who is guiding galactic events and will it succeed? The book definitely had me questioning at points whether the Seldon plan is actually a desirable outcome for the galaxy.
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It’s nice to read stories of a hopeful future. I enjoyed the short story format where I could read one while I was between other books or when wanting something quick.
Over all a good mix of stories.
One of the great masterworks of science fiction, the Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are unsurpassed for their unique blend …
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This book had been on my list for a while and I was excited to read it.
The ‘universe’ building was great and it definitely inspires me to read more of the series. The plot of this book wasn’t quite what I expected and at times seemed to drift from the main thread to fill in the timeline. That said it comes together in the end.
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