Book cover for The Left Hand of Darkness

The Left Hand of Darkness

Author: Ursula K. Le Guin

ISBN-13: 9780441478026

Publisher: Ace

Published: 1974

Date Started
Apr 20, 2026
Date Completed
May 7, 2026
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One Sentence Summary
Set in a fictional universe, this is a story of a lone human envoy navigating complex political and cultural structures on a distant planet.
Why I Chose This Book
I have many friends who have recommended Ursula K. Le Guin's work; chose this starting point at random.
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science fiction political gender dark