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The Word for World Is Forest

By: Ursula K. Le Guin
Narrated by: John Skelley
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Summary

When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters.

Desperation causes the Athsheans, led by Selver, to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. But in defending their lives, they have endangered the very foundations of their society. For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans. And once the killing starts, there is no turning back.

"Le Guin writes with painstaking intelligence. Her characters are complex and haunting, and her writing is remarkable for its sinewy grace."—TIME magazine

©1972 Ursula K. Le Guin (P)2024 Recorded Books Adventure Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction
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Of the many Sci-Fi novels exploring colonialism and genocide, this is the only one I’ve read that emotively yet philosophically portray indigenous unity and mysticism/spirituality as well as this does. Also John Skelley’s narration is top notch as always.

Short but Powerful

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Ursula writes brilliant works. this is the second of her books I've read and it's been very relevant today as it was in '72 when she wrote it.

very relevant and relatable

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More a story of huMan nature/failure then an ecological fable. Doesn't really stand out to me. If, like me, you are looking for real ecology and likeable characters, try Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, not this.

Not the sciencey eco drama I was hoping for.

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