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Re:Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same ... by drstins_n on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @11:26AM (#23154980)
The Dispossessed and The Left Hand of Darkness both by Ursula K Le Guin
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Re:Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same ... by gitrog on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @12:00PM (#23155506)
I've been deliberating over where to start with Le Guin. What would you suggest?
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Re:Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same ... by drstins_n on Tuesday May 19, 2020 @02:40AM (#23231943)
The Dispossessed is more political and philosopical. Left hand of darkness is about difference and prejudice.

I would also say that Dispossessed is more about love, Left Hand is about friendship.

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