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The Left Hand of Darkness

By: Ursula K. Le Guin
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can change their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters. Embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of intellectual science fiction.

©1969 Ursula K. Le Guin (P)2016 Recorded Books Classics Epic Fantasy Fiction First Contact Science Fiction Epic Fantasy Winter
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A wonderful book. A thought-provoking novel which is a fantastic introduction to the work of a truly innovative writer.

An Inspirational Novel

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Don't waste your money! The narrator slurs his words and CAN'T READ. He will pause at random stops in a sentence and often he mumbles to the point I had to strain to understand what he was saying. I ended up purchasing a physical copy of the book. Audible was also EXTREMELY DISHONEST because when I listened to the sample they picked the one chapter read by a different, way superior voice. I feel robbed of a credit. It made me want to cancel my subscription altogether.

Brilliant book, Horrifying Narration

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I didn't think it was possible for a narrator to destroy one of my absolute favourite books. George Guidell manages just that.
His narration, with its total lack of rhythm and occasional idiosyncratic pronunciations, makes a mockery of Leguin's elegant use of language.
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Left a Hand of Darkness has long been a favourite book of mine. I loved listening to this recording

Classic Ursula Le Guin

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My first experience of le Guin’s sci fi works. Loved it and will be reading more

Wonderful

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