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madeener · 11th June 2007, 05:46 PM

Gifts is definitely essential reading for any Le Guin reader. Though the language may be a bit too clean and simple (for the sake of younger readers), the themes explored within it are certainly not. Style for this one was excellent, though I felt a few parts had to be more dramatic.

Voices is a heavier book with main characters of Gifts make a reappearance together with the book's new characters and setting. I found this one to be pretty disappointing due to the style being unable to deliver the mood of the city and its people in a strong enough manner.

And yes, Powers is out. Gonna read it once my local library gets a copy (hopefully).

11th June 2007, 05:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
madeener Just another dreamer~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 12	Re: Trying Le Guin Gifts is definitely essential reading for any Le Guin reader. Though the language may be a bit too clean and simple (for the sake of younger readers), the themes explored within it are certainly not. Style for this one was excellent, though I felt a few parts had to be more dramatic. Voices is a heavier book with main characters of Gifts make a reappearance together with the book's new characters and setting. I found this one to be pretty disappointing due to the style being unable to deliver the mood of the city and its people in a strong enough manner. And yes, Powers is out. Gonna read it once my local library gets a copy (hopefully).