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08-23-2014, 10:57 AM | #16 |
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08-24-2014, 04:49 PM | #17 |
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I think that this is a good example of "soft" science fiction. Personally, I feel that it is inferior to The Left Hand of Darkness which so effectively explores gender stereotypes and has a more interestingly developed plot and (IMHO) characters who are much more sympathetic.
Still The Dispossessed does analyse two opposing political philosophies in a science-fiction framework with some skill and with very fine writing. It's just that I find its plot too static and too long but that's a matter of taste. |
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I really liked the book. At first I was wary of a perfect utopia but it was quite nuanced with problems in each society. I don't feel that Anarres is anywhere near realistic and I could easily see such a scenario devolving quickly, but nevertheless I admit that it's the first communistic scenario I've ever imagined that somewhat enchanted me, and it made me feel that if I lived there I too might actually want to live like that.
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There is also a short story about Odo, "The Day Before the Revolution."
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09-04-2014, 07:55 AM | #21 |
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I've read it. Much better than The Dispossessed.
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