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This science fiction novel is the story of Winter, an Earth-like planet with two major differences. Conditions are semi-arctic even at the warmest time of the year, and the inhabitants are all of the same sex. The book has won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

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Praise for The Left Hand of Darkness

“[A] science fiction masterpiece.”—Newsweek

“A jewel of a story.”—Frank Herbert

“As profuse and original in invention as The Lord of the Rings.”—Michael Moorcock

“An instant classic.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune

“Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own.”—The Boston Globe

“A towering figure in science fiction and fantasy.”—NPR

The Left Hand of Darkness

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    A Paperback / softback by Ursula K. Le Guin, David Mitchell, Charlie Jane Anders

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      Publisher Time Warner International
      Published 15 March 1987
      ISBN-13 9780441478125
      978-0441478125
      ISBN-10 0441478123

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This science fiction novel is the story of Winter, an Earth-like planet with two major differences. Conditions are semi-arctic even at the warmest time of the year, and the inhabitants are all of the same sex. The book has won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

      Trade Review
      Praise for The Left Hand of Darkness

      “[A] science fiction masterpiece.”—Newsweek

      “A jewel of a story.”—Frank Herbert

      “As profuse and original in invention as The Lord of the Rings.”—Michael Moorcock

      “An instant classic.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune

      “Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own.”—The Boston Globe

      “A towering figure in science fiction and fantasy.”—NPR

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