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📚1/2021: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1969 Hugo Best Novel
This was excellent, and rather remarkably topical for being 50+ years old. Addressing gender and politics personal and national, and though many points are quite dark, with definite hope.
@djwudi Yes! I finally read The Left Hand of Darkness a few months ago, and my opinion was very similar to yours. For being 50+ years old, it feels extremely fresh. A very thoughtful book.
@djwudi Le Guin wins again!
@djwudi All the Hainish Series are mind:challenging. I just binge re-read them in order.