The Dispossessed
About this book
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this dangerous task will mean giving up his family and possibly his life. Shevek must make the unprecedented journey to the planet, Anarres, to challenge the complex structures of life and living, and ignite the fires of change.
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 15473 readers · 352 pages · ≈ 6 h 31 m · Moderate
What order should I read the Hainish Cycle series?
Read The Dispossessed first, then follow the publication order above — The Left Hand of Darkness.
How long does it take to read The Dispossessed?
About ≈ 6 h 31 m — 352 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Dispossessed?
352 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Dispossessed?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Is The Dispossessed in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Dispossessed?
The main characters include Shevek.
Who wrote The Dispossessed?
Ursula K. Le Guin.
Hainish Cycle — reading order
- → The Dispossessed (1974) you are here
- 1 The Left Hand of Darkness (1969)