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Left Hand of Darkness

4.3
4 ratings

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Pages
304
Language
EN
ISBN
9999999999999
Reading Time
~5h 19min

Left Hand of Darkness is a book by Ursula K. Le Guin. It has 304 pages.

About this book

The Left Hand of Darkness is a science fiction novel by the American writer Ursula K. Le Guin. Published in 1969, its popularity established Le Guin's status as a major author of science fiction. The novel is set in the fictional universe of the Hainish Cycle, a series of novels and short stories by Le Guin, which she introduced in the 1964 short story "The Dowry of Angyar". It was fourth in writing sequence among the Hainish novels, preceded by City of Illusions and followed by The Word for World Is Forest.

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What Readers Are Saying

“One of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in years. Left Hand of Darkness earns every bit of its reputation.”

covertocover

“Solid four stars. I enjoyed this more than I expected to and I'll likely pick up more from Ursula K. Le Guin soon.”

epiloguefan
4.5

“Left Hand of Darkness earned its place in the canon. A few sections felt longer than they needed to be, but the whole holds together beautifully.”

litcritic
4.5

Reviews (4)

C
Apr 13, 2026

One of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in years. Left Hand of Darkness earns every bit of its reputation.

E
Apr 13, 2026

Solid four stars. I enjoyed this more than I expected to and I'll likely pick up more from Ursula K. Le Guin soon.

L
Apr 12, 2026

Left Hand of Darkness earned its place in the canon. A few sections felt longer than they needed to be, but the whole holds together beautifully.

P
Apr 11, 2026

Glad I read it. Wouldn't put it among my favorites by Ursula K. Le Guin, but worth the time.

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How many pages is Left Hand of Darkness?+

Left Hand of Darkness has 304 pages.

What is Left Hand of Darkness about?+

The Left Hand of Darkness is a science fiction novel by the American writer Ursula K. Le Guin. Published in 1969, its popularity established Le Guin's status as a major author of science fiction. The novel is set in the fictional universe of the Hainish Cycle, a series of novels and short stories by...

Who wrote Left Hand of Darkness?+

Left Hand of Darkness was written by Ursula K. Le Guin.

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Left Hand of Darkness has an average rating of 4.3/5 based on 4 ratings on Booklogr.