Powers by Ursula Le Guin

[altariel]

I am so pleased that Powers, the third book in Le Guin's trilogy Annals of the Western Shore has won a sixth Nebula for her. It is the most remarkable book about the quest for freedom, identity, self-knowledge. Reading it felt like being given a gift of wisdom and craft. The other books are splendid, but Powers is something special.

Comments

[communicator.livejournal.com]

So, is it worth starting from 'Gifts' then?

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'd start with Gifts and read the three of them through. They're not dependent on each other, but I think it's probably a richer experience that way.

[communicator.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I rarely read children's books, but I did noticed they have Gifts on audible, so I may listen to that next.

I'd very much like to read Le Guin's Lavinia, but it doesn't seem to be on sale in this country.

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Hope you enjoy it and I'll look forward to hearing what you thought of it.

Lavinia is on sale via Amazon, but if you're staying away from there since #amazonfail, it's on the Waterstone's website too.

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

they have Gifts on audible

Oh, cool. I have a credit waiting to be used, and I'm about to abandon my current one, so thanks for the pointer.

Thanks, altariel, for the news.