Jon Nixon reviewed The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (Hainish Cycle, #4)
[Comment by Kim Stanley Robinson, on The Guardian's website][1]: The Left Hand of Darkness by …
Review of 'The Left Hand of Darkness' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
A beautifully written, multi layered book full of quotable lines, great ideas and deep characters.
It starts out as a story of court intrigue, misunderstanding and mistrust and ends up in high adventure, respect and friendship. On the way it includes philosophy, politics (a critique of populist nationalism which is as relevant as ever) and its own mythology.
The journey across the ice is beautifully described and totally believable. I love the way that Le Guinn throws in proverbs and aphorisms which are perfect for the alien culture she is describing.
It starts out as a story of court intrigue, misunderstanding and mistrust and ends up in high adventure, respect and friendship. On the way it includes philosophy, politics (a critique of populist nationalism which is as relevant as ever) and its own mythology.
The journey across the ice is beautifully described and totally believable. I love the way that Le Guinn throws in proverbs and aphorisms which are perfect for the alien culture she is describing.