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Book Review By Che Monro
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. LeGuin

A description of a young man's journey thorugh two linked and opposite socieities, one anarchist/communistic, the other capitalist/repressive, in a search for his own identity and political freedom and justice.


Plot & Themes
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Coming of age Yes
Youngster becomes - guardian of justice - a great scientist - a great scholar/artist - an adult (general)
Romance Yes
Romance plotlets: - two lovers coping with tough mission - -
Repressive society story Yes
Repressive because:
magical powers:
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - 20's-30's

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book.

Setting
Terrain
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a contemporary society - empty, or nearly empty world - very controlled society
Planet outside solar system? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
Sex in book? Yes
What kind of sex: - vague references only - descript of kissing - actual description of sex
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